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

• Earliest: departs at 7:03 am and lands at 12:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:59 pm and lands at 4:26 am.

The flight takes about 5h 27m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Boston:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Boston takes 5h 27m, covering 2,528 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 Portland to Boston range from $330 to $548, with an average of $415 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $415 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 $317 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $448 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Boston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $323 to $2,327. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Portland to Boston flights:

• Alaska 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.

One-way fares from Portland to Boston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $199, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Sixt

Flights from Portland to Boston usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Portland to Boston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $497, a difference of $105.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Portland and Boston.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 28m, compared with 8h 02m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 8h 02m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

Boston is 3 hours ahead of Portland (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 Portland to Boston flights:

• Alaska 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:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

PDX has an on-site long-term parking lot near the North-South Connector Tunnels. The on-site economy lot is less expensive but farther away, but it has a 24h free shuttle service to the terminals. Less expensive long-term parking is available at nearby hotels, and the hotels provide free shuttles to the terminals 24h a day.

Alaska Airlines flies two nonstop PDX-BOS flights a day, both leaving in the morning. Alaska Airlines, Delta, American, and United all operate one-stop flights PDX-BOS that leave throughout the day. These one-stop flights have layovers in cities such as Detroit (DTW), Dallas (DFW), Seattle (SEA), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD), and Newark (EWR).

BOS provides private areas for moms to nurse in all four terminals. Terminals A, B, and C each have a private Nursing Room. The international terminal has a free-standing cabin installed, provided by the company Mamava. Like the Nursing Rooms, this 8 X 4 structure provides comfortable, clean seating where a mom can feed her baby in private. You can download the Mamava app to get the code for opening the door.

BOS prides itself on the easy and convenient public transportation that runs to and from the airport. Subways, bus services, and even water shuttles run by the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) all make trips between the airport and different parts of Boston. The Silver Line Bus goes from the airport to South Station in Boston, where you can get a train or subway to where you need to go in the city.

PDX provides a USO lounge where active members of the military and their family members can relax as they wait for a plane. The USO is located on the landside mezzanine. The lounge is closed Saturday and Sunday but open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. USO lounge amenities include free drinks, Wi-Fi, laptops, computers, and Xbox 360. Other features are lounge seating, TV, toiletries, and help with local information and transportation.