Domestic route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Boston
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). 2,605 miles, 5h 10m nonstop.
LAX to BOS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,605 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN6 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 44all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadBoston vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Boston
Round trips from $192
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 Los Angeles to Boston
6 airlines fly nonstop with 44 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, MCO, PHL, ATL, PHX, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, LAS, DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Las Vegas (LAS)NKF92 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)NKF92 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)NKF92 airlines
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)NK1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Boston (BOS)2 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Boston (BOS)2 airlines fly nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Boston (BOS)2 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Boston (BOS)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to BOS 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $192; September 2026 is the most expensive at $276 and up, a difference of $84 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- Boston is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Boston: Revolutionary history in a walkable harbor city
Boston is compact, historic and easy: Logan Airport is minutes from downtown, the Freedom Trail links the sights, and fall in New England starts here. JetBlue and Delta hubs mean strong fare competition.
Best time to visit: Late September–October for foliage and crisp weather, May–June for spring. Summer is warm and busy; winter is cold but has the lowest prices.
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Search Los Angeles to BostonLos Angeles to Boston: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Boston?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) takes about 5h 10m gate to gate, covering 2,605 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to BOS?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS), with 44 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAS, MCO and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Boston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS), starting at $192 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Boston 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 Los Angeles and Boston?
Boston is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and BOS 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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