Boston to New York (BOS–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BOS–JFK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 186 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, BA, EI, EY, HA, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TP | 52 | 223, 320, BCS3 | 0h59-2h28 | – | AT, BA, EI, EY, HA, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | 35 | 739, E75, E75S | 1h19-1h38 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 23 | E75, E75L | 1h01-1h30 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, JL, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| OS Austrian Airlines | 2 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Boston
| Metric | BOS→JFK | BED→JFK | MHT→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 638 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 0h 52m | 0h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
BOS–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston to New York JFK: Northeast Short-Hop with Competition from Rail
BOS–JFK is a dense but operationally challenging corridor connecting New England's largest city with New York's primary international gateway. JetBlue holds the largest share, leveraging its Terminal 5 base at JFK and strong Boston presence. American, Delta, and occasionally other carriers fill out the schedule. The route competes directly with Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Acela services, which serve city-center stations at both ends without airport transit overhead. Many business travelers on this corridor time-shift to rail as delays compound at JFK.
JFK Connection Utility
For passengers using JFK as an international gateway, the BOS–JFK hop works best when booked on a single ticket with the connecting flight, as airlines protect against delays in that case. Self-connecting through JFK is risky given the airport's delay frequency and the AirTrain time required between terminals. The AirTrain itself costs $8.25 plus subway fare and adds 15 to 25 minutes of transit time between any two terminals. JFK's ongoing New Terminal One project and Terminal 6 rebuild will reshape gate assignments for several carriers through 2027 and 2028.