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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 4:55 am.

The flight takes about 6h 30m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Los Angeles:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Los Angeles takes 6h 30m, covering 2,604 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 Los Angeles range from $283 to $496, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $379 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $279 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $383 for nonstop.

United 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 Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% 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.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Los Angeles flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 21%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $289 to $2,477. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to Los Angeles 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.

One-way fares from Boston to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $177, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Boston to Los Angeles usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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 Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 11m.

One-stop flights from Boston to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Boston to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $73.

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 Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 56m, compared with 8h 04m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Boston (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Boston to Los Angeles 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.

Travelers can take the MBTA Red Line to South Station, then transfer to the Silver Line SL1 to reach the airport terminals. The Commuter Rail is another option. Logan Express also runs regular bus service from Back Bay, Braintree, Framingham, Woburn and Danvers.

Disneyland Resort is about 40 miles from LAX. Metro Express Line 460 operates between Downtown Los Angeles and Disneyland, so travelers from LAX must first connect to the Metro network to board it. Rental cars and taxis are also available. LAX also offers taxi and ride-app pickup services, along with free Wi-Fi.

Yes. Rental-car offices serving LAX are located either at the LAX Rental Car Center or off airport property. A free shuttle runs from terminal buildings to the rental-car locations. Each terminal's baggage claim area also has Ground Transportation Telephone Boards that connect travelers with rental-car companies.

Yes. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers services for passengers with mobility limitations arriving from any of the Boston airports. All terminals have ADA-compliant restrooms before and after security. Families can also voluntarily self-identify at the ticket counter and receive two stickers per person through LAX's autism self-identification program.

When you arrive in Los Angeles, LAX has animal relief stations at Terminal 1 baggage claim (Level 1) and near Gate 13 (Departures), Terminal 2 near Gate 21A (Departures), Terminal 7 near Gate 71A (Departures) and an outdoor station just east of Terminal 8.