Islip to Boston (ISP–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ISP–BOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cape Air leads the route. The flight covers 153 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K Cape Air | 21 | CNA, T12 | 1h25-1h34 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Boston from Islip
| Metric | ISP→BOS | HVN→BOS | HPN→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ISP | – | 34 mi | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 29m | 0h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ISP: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Islip, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
ISP–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ISP to BOS
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Cape Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ISP to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ISP to BOS ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 153 miles (246 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Haven (HVN), White Plains (HPN) and New York (JFK).