Back Bay skyline across the Charles River from the Longfellow Bridge. Flights from Detroit to Boston

Route guide

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Boston

Compare Detroit to Boston flights from Detroit Metro (DTW) to Logan (BOS), with checkpoint and bus details at DTW and the transit options at Logan.

DTW to BOS · 630 mi · 1h 59m est.

DTW to BOS
630 miles
1h 59m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Detroit to Boston flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 59m (estimated)

DTW → BOS

Cheapest cached price

$172

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 19, 2026.

Planning a trip from Detroit to Boston? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 59m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $172 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Detroit to Boston covers a straight-line distance of about 630 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 59m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Detroit to Boston at a glance

DTW to BOS is about 630 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 Detroit to Boston on Eazair
Origin	Detroit (DTW)
Destination	Boston (BOS)
Average Flight Time	~1h 59m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$172
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	630 miles (DTW to BOS)
Time in Boston	Same time as Detroit
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Boston is the same as in Detroit. Detroit is on Eastern Time, Boston on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Detroit to Boston

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the departure airport here, and Boston Logan International (BOS) the arrival. United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route, and DTW places both at the Evans Terminal rather than McNamara; a boarding pass may label Evans as WE. In Boston, American lists Terminal B, gates B4 to B22. On United, check your boarding pass or airline app for the Logan terminal.

Check your terminal before taking transit to DTW: Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 call at both McNamara and Evans, but SMART Route 280 serves Evans alone. From Ann Arbor, Michigan Flyer and AirRide coaches use the airport bus stops, and Michigan Flyer also starts from East Lansing. Evans passengers can use the checkpoint in that terminal's ticketing lobby. DTW does not list checkpoint hours, and the TSA PreCheck office sits in McNamara's domestic baggage claim area.

Two Silver Line routes serve Logan. The SL1 stops at every terminal and runs to South Station for the Red Line and Commuter Rail, and the MBTA says it is always free from the airport. The SL3 leaves from Airport station, reached on the free Massport Shuttle, and runs to Chelsea, with Commuter Rail and bus connections at Chelsea station. The Massport Shuttle also links every terminal with the Blue Line.

A single check is all EazAir has for Detroit to Boston: made on 14 Sep 2026, it recorded the cheapest one-way economy fare partner sites returned for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. On American Basic Economy, a carry-on and a personal item are included but a checked bag is not, apart from some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Detroit to Boston flights

Departure · Detroit

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Boston

Logan International (BOS)

Eastern Time

About Boston

Areas to know in Boston

Back Bay
North End
Beacon Hill

Weather in Boston

Four distinct seasons: cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, with fall foliage drawing visitors through October.

Detroit to Boston: 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.

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

Leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Airline	DTW terminal
American	Evans Terminal
United	Evans Terminal
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Detroit Air Xpress, SMART Route 125 and FAST Michigan Route 261 stop at both terminals, and SMART Route 280 at Evans only. DTW advises confirming your airline's terminal before you board.
Michigan Flyer and AirRide run to DTW from Ann Arbor, and Michigan Flyer also from East Lansing.
DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby on Level 3, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage on Level 2, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby.
DTW says access to all airline gates is through the security checkpoint areas, and CLEAR lanes are at both McNamara checkpoints.
DTW says the TSA PreCheck office is in the McNamara Terminal's domestic baggage claim area. DTW does not publish checkpoint hours.

Arriving at Boston Logan International (BOS)

Airline	Logan terminal
American	Terminal B, gates B4 to B22.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Taken from each airline's own page on 17 Oct 2026, as Massport's airline list could not be checked. Terminals can change, so confirm yours with your airline.

The MBTA says the Silver Line SL1 bus and the free Massport Shuttle stop at every Logan terminal.
Delta runs a shuttle bus between Terminal A, near gates A13 to A22, and Terminal E, normally at gate E13, from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.
JetBlue lists Terminal C for its domestic flights and international departures, and Terminal E for international arrivals.

Getting from BOS	Where to board	Where it goes
MBTA Silver Line SL1	Stops at every Logan terminal. The MBTA says service from the airport is always free.	South Station, for the Red Line and Commuter Rail.
Massport Shuttle and MBTA Blue Line	The free Massport Shuttle picks up at every terminal and runs to Airport station. A fare applies on the Blue Line.	State and Government Center. Change at State for the Orange Line or at Government Center for the Green Line.
MBTA Silver Line SL3	Airport station, reached on the free Massport Shuttle.	Chelsea, with Commuter Rail and bus connections at Chelsea station.
MBTA ferry	Logan Airport Ferry Terminal. Buy tickets at fare machines, in the mTicket app, or on board.	Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Hingham and Hull, with more service in summer.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
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.

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 fare check from Detroit to Boston was on 14 Sep 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DTW: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DTW: Security checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Michigan Flyer (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
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)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DTW to BOS, 14 Sep 2026 to 14 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DTW terminal do American and United use?

DTW lists American and United at the Evans Terminal, while Delta uses McNamara. Some boarding passes may show the Evans Terminal as WE, so check before you set out.

Does DTW publish security checkpoint hours?

No. DTW lists checkpoints in the McNamara ticketing lobby, on the McNamara bridge from the parking garage, at the Westin hotel and in the Evans ticketing lobby, but does not publish their hours.

Can I get to DTW from Ann Arbor by bus?

Yes. Michigan Flyer and AirRide coaches run between Ann Arbor and the DTW airport bus stops, and Michigan Flyer also serves East Lansing.

Does the Silver Line SL3 serve Logan?

Yes. The SL3 stops at Airport station, reached from the terminals on the free Massport Shuttle, and runs to Chelsea, where riders can connect to Commuter Rail and buses.

Do the lowest fares from Detroit to Boston include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy does not include a carry-on on domestic flights, only a personal item, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.

How far is Detroit from Boston?

DTW and BOS are about 630 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
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.