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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Boston
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
6:29 am - 7:46 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 17mnonstop
4:40 pm - 6:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$181JetBlue
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
6:00 am - 7:24 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 24mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:25 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$183JetBlue
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
8:12 am - 9:37 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
11:53 am - 1:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 26mnonstop
$202American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
1:00 pm - 2:19 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 19mnonstop
5:53 pm - 7:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 26mnonstop
$202American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28
1:15 pm - 2:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 27mnonstop
9:20 pm - 10:52 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 32mnonstop
$205Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
9:30 am - 10:54 amEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 24mnonstop
6:16 pm - 7:59 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 43mnonstop
$207Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
1:00 pm - 2:22 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 22mnonstop
8:30 pm - 9:59 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 29mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 8
11:29 am - 12:47 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 18mnonstop
7:00 pm - 8:33 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 33mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
3:00 pm - 4:20 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 20mnonstop
11:36 am - 1:01 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
13h 25m1 stop Orlando
$330Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
10:29 pm - 12:09 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
13h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
12:52 pm - 9:24 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
8h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$376Frontier
Recent one-way flight deals from New York to Boston
Mon, Sep 14
9:35 pm - 11:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 35mnonstop
$92JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1
3:50 pm - 5:52 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 02mnonstop
$95JetBlue
Sun, Nov 8
9:29 pm - 11:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$99Delta
Sun, Nov 8
8:40 pm - 10:08 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 28mnonstop
$99Delta
Tue, Sep 8
10:30 pm - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$104American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2
8:12 am - 9:37 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$104American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1
8:30 pm - 9:59 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 29mnonstop
$104United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8
11:29 am - 12:47 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$104United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30
9:55 am - 8:12 amEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
22h 17m1 stop Knoxville McGhee Tyson
$151Allegiant Air
Fri, Sep 11
11:00 am - 11:45 amEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
24h 45m1 stop Knoxville McGhee Tyson
$153Allegiant Air
Recent last minute flight deals from New York to Boston
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
7:30 am - 8:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 15mnonstop
4:43 pm - 6:03 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$281JetBlue
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
2:35 pm - 4:13 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 38mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:30 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$286Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
10:30 pm - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
6:26 pm - 8:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 34mnonstop
$286American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
10:30 pm - 11:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
6:26 pm - 8:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 34mnonstop
$286American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
3:24 pm - 4:48 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 24mnonstop
7:30 am - 8:54 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 24mnonstop
$286United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
6:00 am - 7:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:30 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$286Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
3:23 pm - 4:47 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 24mnonstop
3:45 pm - 5:26 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 41mnonstop
$301United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
1:20 pm - 2:43 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 23mnonstop
8:41 am - 9:59 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 18mnonstop
$312JetBlue
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
10:29 pm - 11:50 amEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
13h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
12:45 pm - 9:28 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
8h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$588Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
10:29 pm - 11:50 amEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
13h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
12:45 pm - 1:03 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
12h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$642Frontier
Recent direct flight deals from New York to Boston
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
6:29 am - 7:46 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 17mnonstop
4:40 pm - 6:00 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$181JetBlue
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
6:00 am - 7:24 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 24mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:25 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 20mnonstop
$183JetBlue
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 11
9:30 pm - 11:08 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 38mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:25 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 25mnonstop
$184JetBlue
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
1:00 pm - 2:19 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 19mnonstop
5:53 pm - 7:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 26mnonstop
$202American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
10:30 am - 11:50 amLGA New York LaGuardia-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 20mnonstop
3:18 pm - 4:43 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 25mnonstop
$202American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
8:12 am - 9:37 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 25mnonstop
11:53 am - 1:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 26mnonstop
$202American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28
1:15 pm - 2:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 27mnonstop
9:20 pm - 10:52 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
1h 32mnonstop
$205Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
9:30 am - 10:54 amEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 24mnonstop
6:16 pm - 7:59 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 43mnonstop
$207Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 2
1:00 pm - 2:22 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 22mnonstop
8:30 pm - 9:59 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 29mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 8
11:29 am - 12:47 pmEWR Newark-BOS Boston Logan Intl
1h 18mnonstop
7:00 pm - 8:33 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-EWR Newark
1h 33mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Boston flights
Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New York to Boston with more confidence.
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How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Boston?
This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Boston departing in September.
Round-trip flights from New York to Boston start at $181. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $167 to $357. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $181 on JetBlue.
What is the cheapest New York to Boston flight route?
KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Boston (BOS) is the cheapest New York to Boston route, averaging $181 round-trip. Other New York to Boston routes average $261, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Boston?
Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Boston, it is 12% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 36% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Boston?
KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from New York to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.
January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Boston at $177 round-trip.
March ($309) and June ($290) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are prices from New York to Boston the cheapest?
Flights from New York to Boston are cheapest 7 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.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Boston?
JetBlue ($181) and American Airlines ($202) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New York to Boston according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.
Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between New York and Boston?
Delta and American Airlines offer the most frequent nonstop flights from New York to Boston, at 155 and 77 flights per week respectively. United Airlines is another good option, operating 61 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.
How often are flights from New York to Boston delayed?
Over the last 12 months New York to Boston flights were delayed in 17% of cases. Delayed flights averaged 120 minutes behind schedule.
What is the most punctual time of day to fly from New York to Boston?
Morning flights have the fewest delays. Evening departures experience delays most often. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Which day of the week has the fewest delays on New York to Boston flights?
Saturday has the fewest flight delays on the New York to Boston route, at only 13% of flights delayed.
Sunday has the most delays at 22%. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Which airline is the most punctual on New York to Boston flights?
Delta is the most punctual airline on New York to Boston flights, KAYAK's system tracked that 84% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.
What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New York to Boston?
KAYAK data for 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months. Only counts itineraries with the same layover on both legs.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the New York to Boston route. 43% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.
What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York to Boston?
Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $174. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Which route, including a layover, takes the shortest amount of time from New York to Boston?
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from New York to Boston at 4h 11m one-way, 2h 46m longer than the 1h 25m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
When flying from New York to Boston which airport offers the shortest layover?
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for New York to Boston layovers at 155 minutes over the past 3 months.
How many nonstop flights run daily between New York and Boston?
There are 29 to 52 flights per day from New York to Boston, about 336 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 15% of weekly flights.
What time of day do most flights depart from New York to Boston?
Based on KAYAK flight schedules for the upcoming 3 months.
Most nonstop flights from New York to Boston depart in the morning, accounting for 41% of nonstop departures. Around 19 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.
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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Boston
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Your New York to Boston flight questions, answered
Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.
Can I fly from New York to Boston non-stop?
Yes, you can. Flights between these two major American cities are incredibly popular, ranking in the hundreds each week, and are offered by a great number of airlines, including Delta, WestJet, and United Airlines.
Are there on-site hotels at Boston Logan International Airport?
Yes and no; there are no hotels located within the walls of Boston Logan International Airport, but the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel is connected to Terminals A and E, making it particularly suitable to stop in if your flight from New York to Boston has arrived late and you don’t want to travel into the city at night.
How do I get from Manhattan to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Leaving from JFK? If you need to make your way to the airport from the city center, simply purchase a ticket for one of the airport shuttle services provided which travel from the airport to transportation hubs like Grand Central Station and Penn Station. You can also choose the AirTrain, an elevated railway system connecting the airport to the most popular subway stops, or even the Amtrak, which travels between JFK Airport and Penn Station.
What is there to do in New York John F Kennedy International Airport?
Stuck on a long layover in New York on the way to Boston? As JFK is one of the largest airports in the world, you are sure to find something to do: try going for dinner in one of the dozens of restaurants and cafés or enjoy shopping at some of the most popular retail chains in the world. Want a pampering? Hit the Xpress Spa, which offers massages, mani- and pedicures, and facials.
Are there any pet relief areas at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Yes, JFK is a pet-friendly airport with about seven pet relief areas. They are spread out in every terminal. Terminal 1, they are next to the Arrivals Area. Terminal 2's area is adjacent to the Delta Sky Club. In Terminal 4, the pet relief area is between Gates 32 and 30, while Terminal 7's area is by Gates 9 and 10. Other areas are across Gate 28 in Terminal 5 and next to Gate 38 in Terminal 8.
How do I get around John F. Kennedy International Airport?
JFK is a large international hub that has six terminals and 131 gates. However, transit within the airport is easy, thanks to the access roads and the Air Train system that connect all the terminals. Trips between the terminals are free. Alternatively, you can use Jitney Shuttle Bus from Delta for transit between Terminals 2 and 4. It makes a stop near Gate C60 in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, the stops are near Gates B18 and B54.
What are the parking options at John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Travelers driving themselves to JFK need not worry about parking as the airport has about 17000 onsite parking spaces. Red, Green, and Orange Lots are conveniently near Terminals 7, 1, and 2. Yellow and Blue Lots are next to Terminals 5 and 4.
What accessible services are offered at Boston Logan International Airport?
BOS is an accessible airport that complies with ADA policies. Family restrooms and accessible restrooms are available in every terminal. All the garages and terminals have accessible elevators with emergency assistance buttons and Braille. The airport has ramps in every terminal’s Departure and Arrival Levels to enhance mobility from the curbside to the terminals. Wheelchair assistance services are run by individual airlines.
Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to Boston flights?
Among airlines operating New York to Boston flights:
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.
What airlines are available from New York to Boston?
4 airlines operate flights between New York and Boston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Delta • American Airlines • United Airlines • JetBlue
Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Boston?
Flights from New York to Boston may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York to Boston flights?
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 • JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Boston?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Boston:
• Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class
Prices vary by airline.
How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New York to Boston?
On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $174 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $233 for nonstop.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from New York to Boston?
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.
Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Boston pass through?
One-stop flights from New York to Boston most commonly connect through:
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 29% of one-stop connections • Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections • Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR) - 14% of one-stop connections
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Boston?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the New York to Boston route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $206 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $319, a difference of $113. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
At what point is a flight considered delayed from New York to Boston?
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 New York to Boston route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.
How are flight departures from New York to Boston spread across the day?
Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Boston flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 29%, night flights for 19%, and afternoon flights for 11%.
What popular places can I visit in Boston?
Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Fenway Park, TD Garden and South Station. These are among the most viewed places in Boston on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from New York to Boston?
A nonstop flight from New York to Boston takes 1h 25m, covering 190 miles.
What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Boston?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Boston:
• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:25 am • Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 12:00 am.
The flight takes about 1h 25m.
How expensive are last-minute New York to Boston flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $233. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Boston?
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.
Have flight prices from New York to Boston changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $181 to $1,674. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New York to Boston looking right now?
One-way fares from New York to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.
How does Delta’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on New York to Boston flights?
Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Boston flights are:
• Delta: 84% on time • American Airlines: 84% on time • JetBlue: 77% on time
Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.
How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from New York to Boston?
Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.
Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between New York and Boston?
Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New York and Boston is around $181 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 17m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $44, with a trip time of about 4h 25m. The bus is similarly priced at around $38 and takes about 4h 45m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 78% lower. However, those options take about 3+ hours longer each way.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York to Boston?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 5h 21m via Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR) and 8h 53m via Orlando (MCO).
What car rental options are available at Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS)?
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
How much should I expect to pay for a New York to Boston flight?
Round-trip flights from New York to Boston range from $167 to $357, with an average of $233 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York to Boston flights?
Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Boston flights:
• Delta
• JetBlue
• American Airlines
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.
Your guide to booking New York to Boston flights
Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $206 - about $113 less than Monday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Boston trip for January. Fares historically average $177 round-trip in that month - typically $132 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Delta is the strongest pick on this route. 84% of Delta flights from New York to Boston arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 83%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $174 round-trip on this route - about $59 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
Flights from New York to Boston usually depart either from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport or from Newark Airport. The former is the closest to Manhattan – only 11.8 miles – while the latter is located in the town of Newark, about 14.9 miles southwest of Manhattan.
Flying via John F. Kennedy International Airport with your children? No need to worry; the airport features an enclosed children’s play area located in Terminal 5 that is fully equipped with games and toys, a TV, and a library of children’s books.
Is your flight to Boston only one leg of your journey? If you are worried about what to do during your stopover, don’t: Boston Logan International Airport offers its visitors a plethora of things to do, including a wide range of stores for a spot of last-minute shopping, a number of restaurants in which to taste the local cuisine, or a spa where you can get pampered.
Flights from New York to Boston sometimes depart early in the morning, so, if you don’t want to wake up at the crack of dawn, a good idea is to sleep near the airport. If you are flying from Newark, you can stay at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, which is located on airport grounds and offers a free shuttle service to all terminals.
If, after arriving at Boston Logan International Airport, you need to get to downtown Boston, you can choose among a number of options. If you want to travel comfortably, the best way is without a doubt by taxi, which you can find outside Arrivals, while if you want to save some pennies you can pick the Logan Express shuttle service, the Amtrak train, or either the subway or the bus line operated by the MTBA Public Transportation System.
Around 321 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights from New York to Boston. Fly with United Airlines and JetBlue as they offer some of the most eco-friendly flights on this route, emitting about 87% less carbon per passenger.
Passengers who need to pray on arrival at BOS are welcome to use the airport's Our Lady of the Airways. This is a multi-faith chapel located between the Lower Level of Terminals C and B.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hosts several lounges. Travelers can gain access by buying a day pass, membership, or cash payments. Terminal A hosts American Airline Admirals Club and United Club. The former is in Satellite A2 while the United Club is in Satellite 3. They offer conference rooms, snacks, drinks, telephones, and Wi-Fi.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hosts multiple ATMs. HSBC operates ATMs in Terminal 7. Chase Bank has ATMs in Terminal 6. J. P. Morgan has an ATM in Terminal 5, and Cardtronics offers the same services in Terminal 4.
Travelers flying out from JFK will be happy to learn that the airport offers multiple outlets for electronic devices. The charging stations are spread throughout the airports. Most are available in the areas adjacent to the gates.
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