Los Angeles seen from the hills, with the city skyline in the distance. Flights from Boston to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flights from Boston to Los Angeles

Partner fares from Boston Logan to Los Angeles International (LAX), with the LAX terminal map, the LAX-it pickup lot and FlyAway buses.

BOS to LAX · 2,605 mi · 6h 6m est.

BOS to LAX
2,605 miles
6h 6m nonstop (estimated)
7 airlines in our fare results

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Boston to Los Angeles flight insights

Average flight time

~6h 6m (estimated)

BOS → LAX

Cheapest cached price

$144

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Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Boston to Los Angeles? The average flight time on this route is ~6h 6m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $144 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Boston to Los Angeles covers a straight-line distance of about 2,605 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~6h 6m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Boston to Los Angeles at a glance

BOS to LAX is about 2,605 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Boston to Los Angeles on Eazair
Origin	Boston (BOS)
Destination	Los Angeles (LAX)
Average Flight Time	~6h 6m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$144
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	2,605 miles (BOS to LAX)
Time in Los Angeles	3 hours behind Boston
Airlines in our fare results	7

Local time in Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Boston. Boston is on Eastern Time, Los Angeles on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Boston to Los Angeles

Only Los Angeles International (LAX) counts as an arrival in this search from Boston Logan International (BOS); Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) are other airports, so look at the code on each result. Partner fares from Southwest, Delta, American, JetBlue, United and Sun Country have surfaced in EazAir's checks for this route. Per the LAX location map, Southwest and JetBlue share Terminal 1, American sits in Terminal 4 and United in Terminals 7 and 8.

Southwest and American both list Terminal B at Logan, and JetBlue lists Terminal C for domestic departures. Delta says its domestic flights use both Terminals A and E, and its shuttle bus links them, from near gates A13 to A22 to what is normally gate E13. From downtown, MBTA ferries leave Long Wharf and Lovejoy Wharf (North Station) for the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, with expanded service in summer.

At LAX, cabs and ride apps load at LAX-it, a lot beside Terminal 1. From Terminal 1 it is an 8-minute walk on a path marked with big LAX-it signs, per LAX, and from the other terminals a free shuttle runs around the clock from outside baggage claim. FlyAway buses to Union Station and Van Nuys leave from blue columns on the Lower/Arrivals level. SkyLink, the people mover, is still in final testing with no opening date.

EazAir's first 9 fare checks for BOS to LAX were spread from 11 Sep to 12 Oct 2026, each pulling the cheapest one-way economy ticket for one adult on a flight 30 days out. At the top end, a result reached at least double the lowest, and that lowest came on 5 Oct. JetBlue Main Base and American Basic Economy both include a carry-on but leave out checked bags. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Boston to Los Angeles flights

Departure · Boston

Logan International (BOS)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Los Angeles

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Pacific Time

Other airports near Los Angeles: Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

About Los Angeles

Areas to know in Los Angeles

Santa Monica
Downtown LA
Silver Lake

Weather in Los Angeles

A Mediterranean climate: mild and generally dry year-round, with slightly cooler, wetter weather in the winter months.

Boston to Los Angeles: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) are separate Southern California airports, so check the airport code on every result.

TF Green Airport is a separate airport. The MBTA says the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line from South Station connects to it.

Leaving from Boston Logan International (BOS)

Airline	Logan terminal
American	Terminal B, gates B4 to B22.
Delta	Terminal A and Terminal E for domestic flights. Check the Fly Delta app or My Trips for yours.
JetBlue	Terminal C for domestic flights and international departures. International arrivals use Terminal E.
Southwest	Terminal B.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The SL1 bus stops at every Logan terminal, and the MBTA says transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are free when you head to the airport.
On the Blue Line, get off at Airport station and take the free Massport Shuttle, which stops at every terminal.
MBTA ferries serve the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal from Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf, Hingham and Hull, with more service in summer.
JetBlue asks travelers at Logan to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.
Delta says its domestic flights leave from both Terminal A and Terminal E, so check the Fly Delta app or My Trips before you go through security.
JetBlue lists Logan ticket counter hours of 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. American lists its Terminal B ticket counters as open daily from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
When the E3 checkpoint in Terminal E opened, TSA said it had seven screening lanes and that the E2 checkpoint would serve as overflow when volumes are heavy.

Arriving at Los Angeles International (LAX)

Airline	LAX terminal
Southwest	Terminal 1
JetBlue	Terminal 1
Delta	Check-in at Terminal 3; gates in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2
American	Terminal 4
United	Terminals 7 and 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

LAX's airline location map is dated 1 Jul 2026. Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025, when JetBlue moved to Terminal 1 and American to Terminal 4.

Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025. LAWA expects the new Terminal 5 just before the 2028 Olympics.
Taxis and ride apps pick up at LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1, reached on foot or by a free shuttle from outside baggage claim on the first level of each terminal.
The SkyLink people mover is not open yet. LAWA calls it forthcoming and gives no opening date.
LAWA warned in July 2026 of detours and longer shuttle times from work at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B), Terminal 4 and the future Terminal 5.

Getting from LAX	Where to board	Where it goes
LAX-it (taxis and rideshare)	A pickup lot next to Terminal 1. Walk there along the signed path, or take the free LAX-it shuttle from outside baggage claim on the first level of each terminal, at the green LAX-it bus stop signs. LAX says it runs 24 hours.	Wherever you booked.
SkyLink people mover	Not open yet. LAWA calls it forthcoming and gives no opening date. LAWA says it will run 24 hours a day and be free for ticketed passengers.	Not running yet.
Metro C and K Lines	A free shuttle links every terminal with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where it uses Bus Bays 1 and 2.	The Metro rail network.
FlyAway bus	Blue FlyAway columns on the Lower/Arrivals level in front of each terminal, 7 days a week.	Union Station and Van Nuys.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 9 fare checks from Boston to Los Angeles ran from 11 Sep to 12 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Los Angeles to Boston, EazAir's first 3 checks ran from 2 Oct to 6 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The lowest result came on 5 Oct. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MBTA: Logan Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Boston airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Boston airport update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Boston airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Boston Logan (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TSA: International checkpoint opens in Logan Terminal E (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Hollywood Burbank Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Long Beach Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Ontario International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
John Wayne Airport, Orange County (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline list (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline location map (as of 1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Terminal 5 closure (20 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Terminal 1 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Los Angeles airport map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: LAX-it (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: SkyLink (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Traffic and ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: FlyAway bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Summer travel tips (1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LA Metro: LAX (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for BOS to LAX, 11 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026; LAX to BOS, 2 Oct 2026 to 6 Oct 2026
LAWA: SkyLink (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Does this page include Burbank, Long Beach or Orange County?

No. It searches Los Angeles International (LAX) only. Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) are separate airports, so check the code on each result.

Where do taxis and ride apps pick up at LAX?

At LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1. Walk along the signed path or take the free shuttle from the green LAX-it bus stop signs outside baggage claim at each terminal.

Which LAX terminal does Delta use?

Delta checks in at Terminal 3, with gates in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2, according to the LAX airline location map dated 1 Jul 2026.

Which Logan terminal do American and Southwest use?

Both list Terminal B at Logan. American gives gates B4 to B22 there and lists its ticket counters as open daily from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Do the lowest Boston to Los Angeles fares include a carry-on?

Southwest, Delta, American and JetBlue include a carry-on and a personal item on their basic fares. United Basic Economy and the Sun Country base fare include only a personal item.

How far is Boston from Los Angeles?

BOS and LAX are about 2605 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.