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

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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Boston

Find Raleigh to Boston fares across partner sites, with RDU checkpoint times, CLEAR and PreCheck notes, and how to leave Logan by bus or subway.

RDU to BOS · 612 mi · 1h 57m est.

RDU to BOS
612 miles
1h 57m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Raleigh to Boston flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 57m (estimated)

RDU → BOS

Cheapest cached price

$182

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

Planning a trip from Raleigh to Boston? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 57m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $182 (last checked Oct 22, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Raleigh to Boston covers a straight-line distance of about 612 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 57m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Raleigh to Boston at a glance

RDU to BOS is about 612 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 Raleigh to Boston on Eazair
Origin	Raleigh (RDU)
Destination	Boston (BOS)
Average Flight Time	~1h 57m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$182
Fares Last Checked	Oct 22, 2026
Distance	612 miles (RDU to BOS)
Time in Boston	Same time as Raleigh
Airlines in our fare results	6

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

Flight deals from Raleigh to Boston

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to Boston Logan International (BOS) is the route searched here. RDU's undated nonstop list shows Boston served by Delta, Frontier and JetBlue, and schedules change, so look at the stops on each result. Southwest, Frontier, American, United, JetBlue, Delta and Breeze have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At RDU, Southwest and Breeze use Terminal 1, while American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue and United use Terminal 2.

RDU says TSA opens the checkpoints in both terminals at 3:30 a.m. and that they close at 10:30 p.m. daily, and both have PreCheck lanes. CLEAR kiosks sit in the ticketing area before security in each terminal. RDU asks travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights. RDU said Terminal 2 expansion work would start in early January 2026, with all ticket counters and checkpoint lanes staying open during the work.

Coming out of Logan, the free Massport Shuttle picks up at every terminal and runs to the MBTA Blue Line at Airport station, where a fare applies. Change at State for the Orange Line or at Government Center for the Green Line. JetBlue lists Terminal C for its domestic flights, and American and Southwest list Terminal B. CharlieTickets and CharlieCards are sold at fare machines in the Logan terminals, and the MBTA says riders can also tap a contactless card or phone.

From 28 Sep to 6 Oct 2026, EazAir stored its first 3 fare checks for RDU to BOS. Each looked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later, and the highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. Three checks are too few to show a pattern. The lowest fares on Frontier, United and Breeze cover a personal item but 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 Raleigh to Boston flights

Departure · Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

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.

Raleigh 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.

Raleigh-Durham International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Boston (BOS) served by Delta, Frontier and JetBlue. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each 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 Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Airline	RDU terminal
American	Terminal 2
Delta	Terminal 2
Frontier	Terminal 2
JetBlue	Terminal 2
United	Terminal 2
Breeze	Terminal 1
Southwest	Terminal 1
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

GoTriangle says the RDU Shuttle runs from the Regional Transit Center to RDU Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Route 700 from Durham Station and Routes 800 and 805 from Chapel Hill connect there.
GoTriangle Route 100 runs from downtown Raleigh to Terminals 1 and 2 in the evening Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. Check GoTriangle's timetable for the evening start.
RDU says ride app and prearranged transportation services pick up and drop off at RDU, and walk-up taxis serve both terminals. RDU says to confirm which terminal your airline uses before you leave home.
RDU says TSA opens the checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2 at 3:30 a.m. daily and closes them at 10:30 p.m. daily.
RDU says both checkpoints have TSA PreCheck lanes, and CLEAR is available in both terminals, with kiosks in the ticketing area before security.
RDU asks travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and at least 3 hours before international flights.
RDU says Terminal 2 expansion work is under way behind a temporary wall, with all ticket counters and checkpoint lanes staying open. RDU expects John Brantley Boulevard road impacts to begin in mid-2027.

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.
Breeze No Flex Fare	Not included. Every fare includes a free personal item, and a carry-on can be added.	Not included. Checked bags cost extra and can be added alone or in a bundle.	Not covered here. Check Breeze's rules before you book.	Breeze says No Flex fares carry extra limits on changes and cancellations, shown when you book.

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 Raleigh to Boston ran from 28 Sep to 6 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Boston to Raleigh, EazAir's first 4 checks ran from 28 Sep to 16 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

RDU: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Bus and rail service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Taxis and prearranged pickups (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Security FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Security screening tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Travel tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Construction to begin in Terminal 2 in January 2026 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Roadway construction, customer impacts ahead (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
GoTriangle: Your ride to the airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
GoTriangle: Route 100 timetable (March 2026, 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)
RDU: Nonstop destinations (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)
Breeze: Travel Tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flight bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Contract of Carriage (Updated as of March 20, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for RDU to BOS, 28 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026; BOS to RDU, 28 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026
RDU: What's happening behind the big wall in Terminal 2? (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What time does security open at RDU?

RDU says TSA opens the checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2 at 3:30 a.m. daily, and they close at 10:30 p.m. Both checkpoints have TSA PreCheck lanes.

Is CLEAR available at RDU?

Yes. RDU says CLEAR is available in both terminals, with kiosks in the ticketing area before security. RDU also has a TSA PreCheck enrollment office in Terminal 2, near Bag Claim 5.

How do I get from Logan to downtown Boston?

The MBTA says the Silver Line SL1 is always free from the airport and runs to South Station for the Red Line and Commuter Rail. Or take the free Massport Shuttle to the Blue Line at Airport station.

Where do JetBlue flights from Raleigh arrive at Logan?

JetBlue lists Terminal C at Logan for its domestic flights, with Terminal E used for international arrivals. Terminals can change, so confirm yours with your airline.

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

Southwest Basic, JetBlue Main Base, American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic allow one. Frontier without a bundle, United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Breeze No Flex include only a personal item, and Breeze lets you add a carry-on.

How far is Raleigh from Boston?

RDU and BOS are about 612 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.