Domestic route
Cheap flights from Boston to New York
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 186 miles, 50m nonstop.
BOS to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 186 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLB6F94 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 27all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Boston to New York
Round trips from $47
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Boston to New York
4 airlines fly nonstop with 27 departures a day combined.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
BostonNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, JetBlue and Frontier all fly BOS to JFK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 186 miles this is a short hop of 50m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
Flying the other way? New York to BostonFares, airlines and tips for JFK to BOS.Ready to compare live fares?
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Search Boston to New YorkBoston to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Boston to New York?
A nonstop flight from Boston (BOS) to New York (JFK) takes about 50m gate to gate, covering 186 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BOS to JFK?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Boston (BOS) to New York (JFK), with 27 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Boston (BOS) to New York (JFK), starting at $47 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Boston to New York flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Boston and New York?
New York is in the same time zone as Boston, so there is no clock change. BOS is on America/New York time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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