United States Β· 398 miles (641 km)

Boston (BOS) to Washington (DCA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Boston (BOS) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Boston (BOS) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 398 miles (641 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through New York, New York and Philadelphia and more.

How many miles BOS to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways6,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from BOS to DCA

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book BOS to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

BOS to DCA with one stop

33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Martha's Vineyard (MVY)JetBlue Airways the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
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    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Hyannis (HYA)Cape Air, then American Airlines
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  • Via Nantucket (ACK)JetBlue Airways and American Airlines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
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    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines the whole way
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    JetBlue Airways logo
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways, then American Airlines
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
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    Porter Airlines logo
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  • Via Ottawa (YOW)Porter Airlines, then Air Canada
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Porter Airlines logo
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See all 33 in Routes

BOS to DCA: common questions

How many miles does BOS to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from BOS to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from Boston (BOS) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Boston from Washington by plane?

Boston (BOS) and Washington (DCA) are 398 miles (641 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book BOS to DCA award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Boston and Washington?

The most direct connections are through New York (EWR), New York (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (JFK) and Martha's Vineyard (MVY). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.