Question 1

What are the options for NYC airports for flights from BOS?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Boston arrive at three New York-area airports: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

LGA offers quick access to downtown. JFK serves many domestic and international destinations and is connected by AirTrain.

Although EWR is in New Jersey, it is also one of the New York airports. It has easy AirTrain connections to downtown New York and is convenient for travelers heading to New Jersey.

Question 2

What are the public transportation options from LGA to New York City?

Accepted Answer

The New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) offers bus service from the airport to several locations throughout the New York area and beyond. The best buses for getting into New York City are the M60, which serves Manhattan and the Q70, which serves LaGuardia Terminals B and C and connects to subway hubs at Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue and 74 St–Broadway in Queens.

Question 3

What are the public transportation options from John F. Kennedy International Airport?

Accepted Answer

JFK has the AirTrain, a 24/7 light rail system that connects JFK to New York City's subway and commuter rail lines. New York City Transit buses also run from JFK to Queens and Brooklyn destinations. The Long Island Rail Road provides train service from Jamaica Station, which is accessible via the AirTrain, to destinations on Long Island and in New York City.

Question 4

What are the public transportation options from Boston to Boston Logan International Airport?

Accepted Answer

The MBTA Blue Line provides service from Boston to the airport. The commuter rail's Logan Express service also provides direct service between the airport and several locations, including downtown Boston, Braintree, Framingham and Woburn.

Question 5

Which nearby cities can be reached from EWR?

Accepted Answer

Several nearby cities, including some less than 2 hours away, can be reached from EWR by rental car. Philadelphia and Atlantic City are about 1 hour 45 minutes away. New Haven is about 2 hours 30 minutes away and Allentown is about 1 hour 30 minutes away.

To reach the Rental Car Center at EWR, travelers can take the AirTrain to Terminal A station, then walk about five minutes.

Question 6

What family services are offered at Boston Logan International Airport?

Accepted Answer

BOS has dedicated nursing rooms where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump in private.

Question 7

Does Boston Logan International Airport offer accessible services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, wheelchair assistance should be requested directly from the airline. BOS also has elevators accessible to passengers in wheelchairs.

Question 8

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Boston to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating Boston to New York flights:

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

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

Question 9

What airlines fly from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

4 airlines operate flights between Boston and New York. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Question 10

Which airports can I use when flying from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Boston to New York usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Question 11

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Boston to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 12

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to New York:

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

Prices vary by airline.

Question 13

How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $146 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $235 for nonstop.

Question 14

What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Which airports do connecting flights from Boston to New York pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from Boston to New York most commonly connect through:

• Orlando (MCO) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Question 16

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Boston to New York. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $273, a difference of $51.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Question 17

At what point is a flight considered delayed from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

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 New York route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

Question 18

How are flight departures from Boston to New York spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to New York flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 26%, and night flights for 4%.

Question 19

What popular places can I visit in New York?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Question 20

What are the earliest and latest flights from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 5:23 am and lands at 6:50 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Question 21

How expensive are last-minute Boston to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 52% above the $235 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 22

How long is a flight from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Boston to New York takes 1h 27m, covering 190 miles.

Question 23

Do I need a passport to fly from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

Have flight prices from Boston to New York changed much recently?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $211 to $1,562. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Question 25

How are flight prices from Boston to New York looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Boston to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Question 26

How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

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 New York flights are:

• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 84% on time
• JetBlue: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

Question 27

What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 5h 05m via Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR) and 5h 44m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Question 29

What car rental options are available in New York?

Accepted Answer

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Question 30

How much should I expect to pay for a Boston to New York flight?

Accepted Answer

Round-trip flights from Boston to New York range from $170 to $338, with an average of $235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.

Question 31

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Boston to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to New York flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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.

Question 32

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Round-trip flights from Boston to New York typically range from $170 to $338. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $211, on American Airlines.

Question 33

What is the cheapest Boston to New York flight route?

Accepted Answer

Boston (BOS) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) is the cheapest Boston to New York route, averaging $184 round-trip. Other Boston to New York routes average $238, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 34

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to New York. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

Question 35

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to New York at $172 round-trip.
•September ($315) and October ($290) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 36

When are flights from Boston to New York the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Boston to New York are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 37

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines ($211) and JetBlue ($240) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Boston to New York according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 38

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Boston and New York?

Accepted Answer

Delta and American Airlines offer the most frequent nonstop flights from Boston to New York, at 134 and 73 flights per week respectively. United Airlines is another good option, operating 55 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 39

How often are flights from Boston to New York delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 3 months Boston to New York flights were delayed 16% of the time. Delayed flights averaged 2h 03m behind schedule.

Question 40

What’s the most punctual time of day to fly from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays. Evening departures experience delays most often.

Question 41

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Boston to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday has the fewest flight delays on the Boston to New York route, at only 13% of flights delayed. Sunday has the most delays at 20%.

Question 42

Which airline is the most punctual on Boston to New York flights?

Accepted Answer

American Airlines is the most punctual airline on Boston to New York flights. 86% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 43

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Orlando (MCO) is the most popular layover for the Boston to New York route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MCO.

Question 44

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $146. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 45

Which route with a layover is the fastest from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Boston to New York at 4h 11m one-way, 2h 44m longer than the 1h 27m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 46

When flying from Boston to New York which airport offers the shortest layover?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Boston to New York layovers at 2h 37m over the past 3 months.

Question 47

How many nonstop flights run daily between Boston and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are 29 to 49 flights per day from Boston to New York, about 307 flights per week. Tuesday has the most departures, with 16% of weekly flights.

Question 48

What time of day do most flights depart from Boston to New York?

Accepted Answer

Most nonstop flights from Boston to New York depart in the morning, accounting for 42% of nonstop departures. Around 18 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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