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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:22
• Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 00:02.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Boston:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from New York to Boston takes 1h 22m, covering 190 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New York to Boston range from £132 to £294, with an average of £189 over the past 12 months. Anything below £132 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the £189 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £130 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £189 for direct.

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

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 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% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 9%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £185 to £1,294. 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 programme, while 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 £176 return, with a flight time of about 1h 21m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around £33, with a trip time of about 4h 20m. The bus is similarly priced at around £36 and takes about 4h 15m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 81% 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 £92, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 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 three 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 £162 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £261, a difference of £98.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct 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 of 4h 11m, compared to 8h 53m via Orlando (MCO) and 9h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Boston are Boston Common, Copley Square, and John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. 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

Baggage 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.