New York to Boston (JFK–BOS) — 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.
JFK–BOS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 186 miles in approximately 1h 30m. 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, HA, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TP | 46 | 223, 320, 321 | 1h15-1h37 | – | AT, BA, EI, 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 | 1h25-1h45 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, MH, QF, QR, RJ | 21 | E75, E75L | 1h27-2h29 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, MH, QF, QR, RJ | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from New York
| Metric | JFK→BOS | LGA→BOS | TEB→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 19 | 25 |
| Weekly flights | 530 | 322 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 8m | 0h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
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.
JFK–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
JFK to Boston: The Northeast Corridor Air Bridge
JFK-BOS is a high-frequency short-haul route with 15 to 19 daily nonstops. JetBlue leads with 8 to 10 departures, leveraging its dual base position at both airports. Delta adds 5 to 6 daily flights and American contributes 2 to 3. Block time is about 1 hour 15 minutes for the 187-mile sector. This route competes directly with Amtrak Acela, which runs city-center to city-center in 3 hours 30 minutes. The air market survives because of connecting traffic: passengers flying into JFK internationally and continuing to Boston, and vice versa. Point-to-point travelers often prefer the train.
Competition with Rail and Market Structure
The JFK-BOS air market exists in a different competitive environment than most routes. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor captures a significant share of the New York to Boston market, particularly for travelers heading downtown in either city. The flight adds value in two scenarios: connecting beyond either endpoint via JetBlue, Delta, or American's networks, and for travelers who need the specific schedule timing that high frequency provides. LaGuardia and Newark also serve Boston nonstop, so the total New York metro to Boston air market includes 30-plus daily departures across three airports. JFK's role is primarily driven by JetBlue's hub strategy and Delta's international connecting feed. Business travelers who value the train's city-center convenience still fly when connections are involved.