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Flights from Boston to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 5h 44m (4,193 km). American Airlines, jetBlue and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $155 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Los Angeles

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Boston to Los Angeles

Carriers on BOS–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ jetBluenonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Boston to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $181 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $125. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$29027 Oct 2026 · American Airlines$203 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$18110 Nov 2026 · jetBlue$125 · 1 stop21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$26020 Dec 2026 · jetBlue$179 · 1 stop23 Dec 2026
Jun 2027$20229 Jun 2027 · American Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $125 in November 2026, against $179 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Boston to Los Angeles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Boston to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from Boston to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 44m, covering 4,193 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Boston from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Boston Logan International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 4,193 km (2,605 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Boston to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BOS–LAX route include American Airlines, jetBlue and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Boston to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BOS–LAX was $155 USD with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 5 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $125 one-way, against $203 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Boston to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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