Boston to New York (BOS–LGA) — 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–LGA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 184 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 99 | 223, 738, E75, E75S | 1h15-1h35 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, PD, QR | 90 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h23-1h28 | Oneworld | BA, PD, QR | |
| AM Aeromexico | 15 | E75 | 1h23 | SkyTeam | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Boston
| Metric | BOS→LGA | BED→LGA | ORH→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 383 | 1 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 43m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · LGA: 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.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
BOS–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston to LaGuardia: The Northeast Shuttle
BOS-LGA is a classic Northeast Corridor shuttle route dominated by Delta and American Airlines. Combined frequency reaches 12 to 18 daily nonstops, with departures roughly every hour from early morning through evening. Block time is about 1 hour 20 minutes for the 190-mile hop, though actual air time is under 45 minutes. Both carriers offer flexible shuttle fares aimed at business travelers who need walk-up pricing and easy rebooking.
This route competes directly with Amtrak Acela, which makes the same trip in 3.5 hours city center to city center. Flying is faster in raw transit time but slower door-to-door for Midtown Manhattan. LGA's renovated terminals and bus connections to the subway have improved the ground transport picture. The shuttle makes the most sense for connecting passengers, outer-borough destinations, and travelers who value departure frequency over train comfort.