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

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Cheap Flights from New York to Boston

Compare New York JFK to Boston fares from partner travel sites, with JFK road and checkpoint notes and the ways from Logan into Boston.

JFK to BOS · 186 mi · 1h 3m est.

JFK to BOS
186 miles
1h 3m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

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

New York to Boston flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 3m (estimated)

JFK → BOS

Cheapest cached price

$124

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 23, 2026.

Planning a trip from New York to Boston? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 3m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $124 (last checked Oct 23, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

New York to Boston covers a straight-line distance of about 186 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 3m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New York to Boston at a glance

JFK to BOS is about 186 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 New York to Boston on Eazair
Origin	New York (JFK)
Destination	Boston (BOS)
Average Flight Time	~1h 3m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$124
Fares Last Checked	Oct 23, 2026
Distance	186 miles (JFK to BOS)
Time in Boston	Same time as New York
Airlines in our fare results	3

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

Flight deals from New York to Boston

American, JetBlue and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for JFK to Boston Logan. Only JFK departures are searched; flights from LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens or Newark Liberty (EWR) leave from separate airports. Each airline keeps its own JFK terminal, with JetBlue at Terminal 5, Delta at Terminal 4 and American at Terminal 8.

Roads around JFK may see detours and closures throughout 2026 because of redevelopment work, so the airport suggests mass transit. Drivers heading to Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, JFK says, while Terminals 5, 7 and 8 are reached from the JFK Expressway. A free drop-off and pick-up lot sits at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, with the free AirTrain from there. JetBlue's JFK page gives TSA checkpoint hours as 3 a.m. until midnight.

Logan terminal details here come from each airline's own page, so confirm yours with your airline. American lists Terminal B, gates B4 to B22, and Delta runs a shuttle bus between Terminal A and Terminal E. For the city, a free Massport Shuttle connects every terminal with the Blue Line at Airport station. MBTA ferries also leave the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal for Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Hingham and Hull, with expanded service in summer.

EazAir's first 15 fare checks for JFK to BOS ran from 1 Sep to 14 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was at least 7 times the lowest, the 15 checks returned 14 different results, and the lowest came on 1 Sep. JetBlue Main Base and American Basic Economy include a carry-on but, for most travelers, no checked bag. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New York to Boston flights

Departure · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

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.

New York 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.

EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, 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.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Take the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Jamaica, about 20 minutes according to the Port Authority, or the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then AirTrain JFK. The AirTrain fare applies there.
JFK curbsides are for active drop-offs only. JFK says drivers for Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, and for Terminals 5, 7 and 8 the JFK Expressway.
Drivers can also use the free drop-off lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, then ride the free AirTrain to the terminals.
JetBlue's JFK page lists TSA checkpoint hours of 3 a.m. to midnight.
TSA PreCheck lets you keep shoes, belts and light jackets on and leave laptops and travel-size liquids (the 3-1-1 rule) in your bag. TSA says no traveler is assured expedited screening.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026 and encourages travelers to use mass transit.

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.
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.
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.

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 15 fare checks from New York to Boston ran from 1 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Boston to New York, EazAir's first 13 checks ran from 10 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 at least 7 times the lowest. The 15 checks returned 14 different results. The lowest result came on 1 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Pick-up and drop-off areas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TSA: PreCheck (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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for JFK to BOS, 1 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; BOS to JFK, 10 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which road should I take to JFK?

JFK says drivers for Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, and drivers for Terminals 5, 7 and 8 the JFK Expressway. JFK also says construction may cause detours throughout 2026.

Is there a free place to be dropped off near JFK?

Yes. Drivers can use the free drop-off and pick-up lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, and you then ride the free AirTrain to the terminals.

Can I take a ferry from Logan into Boston?

MBTA ferries leave the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal for Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Hingham and Hull, with expanded service in summer.

How do I reach the Blue Line from Logan?

A free Massport Shuttle links every Logan terminal with the MBTA Blue Line at Airport station.

Do the lowest fares on this route include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy, JetBlue Main Base and Delta Main Basic all include a carry-on and a personal item. Checked bags are extra for most travelers.

How far is New York from Boston?

JFK and BOS are about 186 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.

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.