Los Angeles to Boston (LAX–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–BOS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,605 miles in approximately 4h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 173 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, FI, HA, SQ, TP | 44 | 321, 32S | 5h01-5h35 | – | BA, FI, HA, SQ, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 35 | 752, 75W | 4h53-5h33 | SkyTeam | AF, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, CX, CZ, IB, QF, QR | 29 | 321, 32B | 5h29-5h38 | Oneworld | BA, CX, CZ, IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 14 | 7M9, B39M | 5h40-5h41 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Boston from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→BOS | BUR→BOS | SNA→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 270 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 53m | 5h 12m | 4h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Boston.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
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.
LAX–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to BOS
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, ITA Airways, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 270 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to BOS ranges from 4 hours 53 minutes to 5 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,605 miles (4,193 km). There are approximately 270 weekly flights outbound and 317 return, totaling 587 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
173 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).