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Cheapest time to fly from Boston to Washington

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Distance: 634 km
Boston airports
Logan International Airport (BOS)How far from city centre: 5 km
Washington airports
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)How far from city centre: 37 km

Flights from Boston to Washington

The Boston to Washington flights are usually direct, departing from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).

Tickets start from £45, although the final fare varies with your travel date.

August, November and June see the highest search volumes.

Departing from Boston: airports and terminals

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) has four terminals: A, B, C, and E. Terminal E handles international flights, while domestic carriers like JetBlue and American Airlines usually use terminals B and C. Free shuttle buses run between them all day.

To get there from the city, the MBTA Silver Line (SL1) runs from South Station. If you are coming from the suburbs, the Logan Express coach serves Framingham, Woburn, Braintree, and Peabody. For a better view, take a water taxi from downtown Boston to the airport dock.

Arriving in Washington: from the airport to the city

Flights from Boston land at Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), or Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). From DCA, the Blue and Yellow Metro lines run straight to the city centre. At Dulles, the Silver Line Metro extension now offers a direct rail link to downtown DC, replacing the old bus transfers.

From BWI, take the free shuttle to the rail station for Amtrak or MARC trains to Union Station. Taxis wait at designated zones at all three sites. DCA is the most central airport if you want to see the monuments quickly.

Entry requirements for Washington

For domestic US flights, you generally just need a valid photo ID, like a driving licence. Make sure your identification is REAL ID compliant to avoid any issues at security.

International visitors need a passport and usually an ESTA or a visa. Always check the latest requirements from the U.S. Department of State before you travel.

Things to do in Washington

Washington DC centres on the National Mall, home to the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian museums. You can walk through the historic streets of Georgetown, visit the Kennedy Center, or try the restaurants in Dupont Circle and the nightlife at The Wharf. Many museums are free, but book timed entry slots online in advance.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Boston to Washington

On average, what is the price of a Boston to Washington flight?
When flying from Boston to Washington the average price will be €142. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Boston to Washington, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Boston and Washington. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Boston to Washington flights?
The most popular month for flights from Boston to Washington are: August, November and June.
When is the best time to travel from Boston to Washington?
A good period of the year to visit Washington from Boston really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, March is the best month to fly to Washington from Boston, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by December and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, April and February are the months with fewer searches for the route Boston -  Washington.
What is the duration of a flight from Boston to Washington?
Flight time, on average, from Boston to Washington is usually 1 h and 45 m on average, at an average distance of 634.16 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Boston and Washington?
The most common route form Boston to Washington is: Logan International Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport(IAD). These airlines fly this route:

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