Stunning view of Boston's skyline featuring the iconic John Hancock Tower and modern architecture. — flights from Los Angeles to Boston
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Flights from Los Angeles to Boston

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) take about 5h 44m (4,193 km). American Airlines, jetBlue and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $162 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Boston

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

Stunning view of Boston's skyline featuring the iconic John Hancock Tower and modern architecture. — arriving in Boston

Airport transfer

BOS → Boston, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresBOS to Boston: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Boston →13 drop-off points, from $4.90

Things to book in Boston

All 34 things to do in Boston →
New England Aquariumfrom €33.07
New England Aquarium 4.5 · 575 Tiqets reviews
Fenway Parkfrom €36.42
Fenway Park 4.8 · 475 Tiqets reviews
from €36.60
Museum of Ice Cream Boston 4.0 · 239 Tiqets reviews
from €8.92
Boston Harbor 4.3 · 210 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Boston

Carriers on LAX–BOS 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

Los Angeles to Boston fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $161 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $155. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$19531 Oct 2026 · American Airlines—
Nov 2026$19919 Nov 2026 · jetBlue$180 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$1616 Dec 2026 · American Airlines$155 · 1 stop6 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $155 in December 2026, against $180 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Boston, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Boston flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Boston?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) 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 Los Angeles from Boston by air?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport is 4,193 km (2,605 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Boston?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–BOS 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 Los Angeles to Boston cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–BOS was $162 USD with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 6 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 Los Angeles to Boston?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $155 one-way, against $195 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Los Angeles to Boston?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $133 with one stop against $162 nonstop, a saving of $29. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Boston?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Boston 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.

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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