New York to Boston (LGA–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LGA–BOS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | 108 | 223, 738, E75, E75S | 1h15-1h56 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, PD, QR | 51 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h08-1h26 | Oneworld | BA, PD, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from New York
| Metric | LGA→BOS | JFK→BOS | TEB→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 33 | 25 |
| Weekly flights | 319 | 530 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 1h 11m | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
LGA–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
LaGuardia to Boston: Northeast Shuttle Corridor
LGA-BOS is one of the shortest significant air routes in the US at 185 miles, with American and Delta together operating close to 14 daily nonstop departures in each direction. Both carriers deploy regional jets, predominantly Embraer 170 and 175 aircraft. Block time is 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. The route functions as a shuttle, with frequent departures throughout the day allowing near walk-up flexibility. Both LaGuardia and Logan are slot-constrained or capacity-managed, which limits the total number of daily operations. The passenger mix is heavily weighted toward business travel between New York and Boston's financial, biotech, and academic sectors.
Modal Competition and Delay Profile
Amtrak Acela's 3 hours 30 minutes New York Penn to Boston South is the primary competitor for this pair. Rail captures a substantial share of originating city-centre passengers. The air route remains competitive because LaGuardia is more convenient for passengers living in Queens, the Bronx, or Connecticut, and because connecting passengers at LGA who are already airside find it faster to board a Boston flight than exit to rail. LGA is one of the highest-delay airports in the US by average minutes per flight, driven by tight airspace and slot pressure. Logan experiences occasional fog and winter delays. Short-haul passengers should expect higher delay rates on LGA-BOS than on longer routes. The new LGA Terminal B, fully open as of 2023, has improved the departure experience at the New York end.