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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:32 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 5:17 am.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Boston takes 5h 32m, 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 Los Angeles to Boston range from $306 to $526, with an average of $410 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $410 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $419 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 Los Angeles to Boston flights are:

• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 81% 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 Los Angeles to Boston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, night flights for 21%, and evening flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $294 to $2,417. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Boston 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 Los Angeles to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $173, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Sixt

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Los Angeles to Boston route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 05m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Los Angeles to Boston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $465, a difference of $82.

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

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 48m, compared with 7h 52m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Boston are TD Garden, Fenway Park and Boston Common. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Boston flights:

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

Several transportation options are available from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to the Freedom Trail. A taxi is one of the quickest options and takes about 6 minutes.

BOS is located in East Boston. Public transportation is available from BOS to downtown Boston, MA. The Silver Line 1 runs to South Station, where travelers can connect with the Red Line to continue downtown or to Cambridge, Harvard University or MIT. For travelers with reservations at a downtown hotel on the waterfront, water taxis are the most convenient way to get there. Logan Express also serves Framingham, Braintree, Woburn and Peabody.

Yes, BOS has a chapel in Terminal C before security on the Arrivals Level.

Private nursing stations are located in every terminal. They provide space for mothers to nurse and change infants.

As part of the Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) Program at LAX, trained therapy dogs with helpful handlers can be found on the departures level. Interactions with four-legged friends can help to calm the nerves of adults and children before flying. Travelers can also enjoy a soothing pre-flight massage at the Be Relax Spa in Terminal 1.