Cheap flights Washington National (DCA) to Boston (BOS)
Washington National to Boston is a 470-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Washington National is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $33.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DCA → BOS | $170 | $102 | $272 |
| Cheapest combo | BWI → BOS | $156 | $83 | $238 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$33. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Washington National
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to BOS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 0 mi / 0m | $88 | $170 | $258 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.8 mi / 34m | $82 | $169 | $251 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 35.6 mi / 40m | $69 | $156 | $224 |
Arrival airports near Boston
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS — Boston | 0 mi / 0m | $14 | $170 | $184 |
| MHT — Manchester | 52.8 mi / 53m | $123 | $188 | $310 |
| PVD — Providence | 58.5 mi / 56m | $135 | $169 | $304 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 470 miles, 7h 48m, and an estimated $83 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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