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

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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Boston

Compare partner fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston Logan, with LAWA's arrival advice, road works near LAX and the SL1 and Commuter Rail links from Logan.

LAX to BOS · 2,605 mi · 6h 6m est.

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

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Los Angeles to Boston flight insights

Average flight time

~6h 6m (estimated)

LAX → BOS

Cheapest cached price

$223

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 22, 2026.

Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Boston? The average flight time on this route is ~6h 6m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $223 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Los Angeles to Boston 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.

Los Angeles to Boston at a glance

LAX to BOS 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 Los Angeles to Boston on Eazair
Origin	Los Angeles (LAX)
Destination	Boston (BOS)
Average Flight Time	~6h 6m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$223
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Distance	2,605 miles (LAX to BOS)
Time in Boston	3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Airlines in our fare results	7

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

Flight deals from Los Angeles to Boston

Departing Los Angeles International (LAX) for Boston Logan International (BOS), these results cover one airport at each end; flights from Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) or John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) are not part of this search. Seven airlines have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for LAX to BOS: Frontier, American, United, JetBlue, Delta, Sun Country and Southwest. At LAX, Frontier uses Terminal 1 and LAX says its passengers are bused to Terminal B, while American uses Terminal 4.

In July 2026 LAWA told domestic passengers to allow two hours at LAX, and warned that work on Terminal B, Terminal 4 and the future Terminal 5 means detours and slower shuttles. Westbound Century Boulevard has nightly lane restrictions until 13 Nov 2026, the airport says. Rail riders can leave Metro C or K Line trains at the LAX/Metro Transit Center and board the free terminal shuttle at Bus Bays 1 and 2.

Logan's terminal list on this page comes from airline sites read on 17 Oct 2026: JetBlue lists Terminal C for domestic flights, and Southwest and American list Terminal B. For Rhode Island, the MBTA says the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line from South Station connects to TF Green Airport and Providence station, and the free SL1 reaches South Station from every terminal. Via the Blue Line, change at Government Center for the Green Line.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks for LAX to BOS ran from 2 Oct to 6 Oct 2026, each looking up the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult with departure 30 days out. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With so few checks, read this as a snapshot. Sun Country and Frontier base fares include just a personal item, not a carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Los Angeles to Boston flights

Departure · 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)

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.

Los Angeles 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.

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.

Leaving from Los Angeles International (LAX)

Airline	LAX terminal
Southwest	Terminal 1
JetBlue	Terminal 1
Frontier	Terminal 1 (Frontier passengers are bused to Terminal B)
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.

Metro C and K Line trains stop at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. LA Metro says a free shuttle runs from Bus Bays 1 and 2 there to all LAX terminals.
FlyAway buses run from Union Station and Van Nuys to the LAX terminals, 7 days a week.
LAX says ride apps can drop you directly at your terminal on the upper Departures level.
LAWA advised in July 2026 arriving two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
LAWA warned of detours and longer shuttle times from construction, and suggested TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for faster screening.
LAX lists nightly lane restrictions on westbound Century Boulevard until 13 Nov 2026.

Arriving at 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.

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
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.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.
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 3 fare checks from Los Angeles to Boston ran from 2 Oct to 6 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Boston to Los Angeles, EazAir's first 9 checks ran from 11 Sep to 12 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 less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

LAX: Airline list (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline location map (as of 1 Jul 2026, 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: 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)
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)
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)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (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 LAX to BOS, 2 Oct 2026 to 6 Oct 2026; BOS to LAX, 11 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

How early does LAWA suggest arriving at LAX?

LAWA advised in July 2026 arriving two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. It also suggested TSA PreCheck and Global Entry for faster screening.

Can I take Metro rail to LAX?

Yes. Metro C and K Line trains stop at the LAX/Metro Transit Center, and LA Metro says a free shuttle runs from Bus Bays 1 and 2 there to all LAX terminals.

Which terminal does Frontier use at LAX?

LAX lists Frontier at Terminal 1 and says Frontier passengers are then bused to Terminal B.

How do I get from Logan to Providence?

Take the free SL1 from any Logan terminal to South Station, then the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line, which the MBTA says connects to TF Green Airport and Providence station.

Which basic fares from Los Angeles to Boston include a carry-on?

American, JetBlue, Delta and Southwest include a carry-on plus a personal item. Frontier without a bundle, United Basic Economy and the Sun Country base fare include only a personal item.

How far is Los Angeles from Boston?

LAX and BOS 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.