Economy award flights from Washington National (DCA) to Boston (BOS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 5 programs for DCA→BOS. Lowest: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space on 325 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Delta SkyMiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage and 2 other programs.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- Delta SkyMiles
- Programs with space
- 5 of 5
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 331
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 4,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on DCA→BOS, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 9+ | 298 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 331 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA) | 2 | 305 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 11,500 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 320 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| GOL Smiles | 12,200 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 4,000 miles; nonstop space on 325 dates.
- Alaska Atmos Rewards: nonstop from 4,500 points; nonstop space on 283 dates.
- American Airlines AAdvantage: nonstop from 8,000 miles; nonstop space on 331 dates.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: nonstop from 9,200 points; nonstop space on 286 dates.
- GOL Smiles: nonstop from 11,500 miles; nonstop space on 319 dates.
Best months for economy from DCA to BOS
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 16 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 30 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 28 | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported | Delta SkyMiles | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 23 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 27 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 31 | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles
- Alaska Airlines (AS): GOL Smiles
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Delta SkyMiles
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to GOL Smiles.
Questions about economy award flights from DCA to BOS
What's the lowest economy award from Washington National to Boston?
4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:04 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on DCA→BOS?
Delta SkyMiles (325 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (298 dates), American Airlines AAdvantage (331 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (305 dates) and GOL Smiles (320 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from DCA to BOS?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Delta SkyMiles, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Qantas Frequent Flyer and GOL Smiles. The lowest nonstop award was 4,000 miles with Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 325 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from DCA to BOS?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 4,000 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.