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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:23 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 12:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 23m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York to Boston takes 1h 23m, covering 190 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 New York to Boston range from $177 to $392, with an average of $253 over the past 12 months. Anything below $177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $253 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $174 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $252 for nonstop.

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: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time
• JetBlue: 77% 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Boston flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,533. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New York and Boston is around $217 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $44, with a trip time of about 4h 18m. The bus is similarly priced at around $47 and takes about 4h 15m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 79% lower. However, those options take about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from New York to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 31% 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 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).

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 New York to Boston route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from New York to Boston. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $217 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $348, a difference of $131.

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

• Delta
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 8h 53m via Orlando (MCO) and 9h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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 New York to Boston 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.