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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:48 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 52m, covering 396 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. range from $190 to $352, with an average of $257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $190 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $257 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $203 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $257 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Boston to Washington, D.C. flights are:

• American Airlines: 82% on time
• Delta: 82% on time
• JetBlue: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Washington, D.C. flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 3%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to Washington, D.C. flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Boston and Washington, D.C. is around $117 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 47m. Recent bus fares are around $92, with a trip time of about 9h 30m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 22% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Boston to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $61, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Boston to Washington, D.C. route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Newark (EWR) - 55% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $236 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $293, a difference of $57.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Boston and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue
• United Airlines

Flying via New York LaGuardia (LGA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 4h 34m via Newark (EWR) and 4h 48m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Boston to Washington, D.C. flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Grabbing an Uber at Washington Dulles International could not be simpler. When you are ready to go, just request your ride and then proceed outside from the arrivals level, where your car will meet you.

Unfortunately, this airport does not have a cell phone lot, so your ride needs to coordinate with you where to meet at the airport for pickup. Stopping to pick up and load passengers is permitted, but there is no curbside parking allowed at any time.

The trip is roughly 27 miles and will generally take about 30 minutes, but can take substantially longer during peak travel times in the morning and the evening.

The Washington, D.C. Metro rail system provides services from all of the terminal buildings to downtown Washington, D.C.; however, there are also other services such as taxis and Uber.

On average, each passenger on a flight from Boston to Washington emits about 286 kg of CO2. American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest operate some of the most sustainable flights from Boston to Washington. These airlines offer nonstop and single-stop flights to Washington from Boston and emit about 71%, 70%, 65%, and 62% less carbon than most of the other airlines. If you want to fly more sustainably, prioritize nonstop flights as they emit less carbon than single-stop flights.

The layover options for these flights vary depending on your airline and arrival airport. If you’re flying with American Airlines from Boston to DCA, expect a layover in Philadelphia. Passengers flying with United Airlines from Boston to IAD should expect a layover in New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Delta offers flights from Boston to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) with a common layover in John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Yes. BOS’ nursery rooms are near Gate B37 in Terminal B and near Gate C20 in Terminal C. The rooms are equipped with fold-down seats, changing counter, an electrical outlet, and a sink. BOS also has Mamava lactation pods. In Terminal B, the pods are by Gates B7 and between Gates B18 and B19. Kidports are also available at the airport. They are near Gate 18 in Terminal A, by Gates B30 and B36 in Terminal B, and before Gate 25 in Terminal C.

If you’re traveling with your furry friend, you will be happy to know that IAD offers pet relief areas. The pet relief areas inside the Concourses are next to Gate A32 by Virgin Atlantic Club and across Gate D1. The areas before security after Baggage Claim 1 on the Arrivals Level and by Door 1 after the Aero Mexico Ticket Counter.