Boston to Nantucket (BOS–ACK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–ACK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cape Air and Tradewind Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 91 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K Cape Air Also: B6 | 84 | CNA, T12 | 0h54-1h01 | – | B6 | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nantucket from Boston
| Metric | BOS→ACK | EWB→ACK | PSM→ACK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 47 mi | 50 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 194 | 5 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 49m | 0h 41m | 0h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · ACK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Nantucket.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
BOS–ACK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to ACK
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) are connected by nonstop service from Cape Air and Tradewind Aviation. With 194 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to ACK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to ACK ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes to 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 91 miles (146 km). There are approximately 194 weekly flights outbound and 259 return, totaling 453 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CQX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Bedford (EWB), Portsmouth (PSM) and Hyannis (HYA).