Cheap flights from
Boston (BOS)

Sometimes it may be worth looking at airports farther afield. For example, if you find an exceptional deal from NYC, Philadelphia, or DC, the savings may be enough to warrant booking a separate flight from Boston (or taking a cheap bus or train) to that city to catch the deal. (We call this the Greek Islands trick and you can read about it here.)

Likewise, for flights to South America, look for deals from Miami, and for flights to Asia or Australia, look for deals from Los Angeles or San Francisco. You can often fly from Boston to one of these cities for around $200.

Given Boston’s position on the East Coast of the US, it sees the most deals to destinations in Europe and there are numerous direct flights to Europe departing daily. There are direct flights to major cities in Eastern and Central Europe, Ireland and the UK, Iceland, and the Azores. To get to smaller cities or locations in Eastern Europe you’ll need to connect to a regional flight or bus/train.

On the low end it takes about 5 hours (Azores, Iceland), and on the high end it takes 8-9 hours (Rome, Istanbul) to fly direct from Boston to Europe.

From Logan there are direct flights to Amsterdam (Delta, KLM), Barcelona (LEVEL), Copenhagen (SAS), Dublin (Aer Lingus), Edinburgh (Delta), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Istanbul (Turkish), Lisbon (Delta, TAP Air Portugal), London (Norwegian, British Airways, Delta, Virgin Atlantic), Madrid (Iberia, Norwegian), Manchester (Virgin Atlantic), Munich (Lufthansa), Paris (Air France, Delta, Norwegian), Ponta Delgada (Azores Airlines), Reykjavik (Icelandair), Rome (Alitalia, Norwegian), Shannon (Aer Lingus), Terceira (Azores Airlines), and Zürich (Delta, Swiss).

Roundtrip flights from Boston to Europe in the high season typically range from $900–$1,200, while the same flights in the low season typically range from $700–$1,000. A good roundtrip price is below $600 in high season and below $500 in low season.

Like many East Coast cities, Boston has limited direct service to Asia, though there are direct flights to major cities in China, South Korea, and Tokyo. Depending on your destination, you’ll either connect in Asia, or you might look at booking one flight to a West Coast hub like Los Angeles, and then booking another flight from there to your final destination. Direct flights from Boston to Asia take about 14 hours.

From Logan there are direct flights to Beijing (Hainan), Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific), Seoul (Korean), Shanghai (Hainan), and Tokyo (Japan Airlines).

Roundtrip flights from Boston to Asia typically cost $1,300–$1,600 in the high season and $900–$1,200 in the low season. In the high season, a good deal is below $800 roundtrip, while in low season, a good deal is below $650 roundtrip.

There are no direct flights from Boston to Oceania. Many flights to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific connect in Los Angeles or San Francisco. You might save by booking two separate roundtrip flights (Boston to LAX or SFO, and then from there to your destination in Oceania).

For roundtrip connecting flights to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, expect rates to vary from $1,800–$2,100 in the high season and $1,400–$1,700 in the low season. Good deals are below $900 roundtrip in the high season and $700 roundtrip in the low season.

There are limited direct flights from Boston to Africa—only Morocco and Cape Verde are served directly. Other flights will require a connection through Europe or NYC. From Boston there are direct flights to the UAE, and Israel.

From Logan there are direct flights to Praia (TACV Cabo Verde), Doha (Qatar), Dubai (Emirates), and Tel Aviv (El Al). Royal Air Maroc will begin direct flights to Casablanca starting in June 2019.

For roundtrip connecting flights to Africa, expect rates to vary from $1,600–$1,900 in the high season and $1,200–$1,500 in the low season. Good roundtrip deals are below $850 in the high season and $700 in the low season. Note that rates vary drastically by destination.

Logan has a number of direct flights to Mexico and Central and South America. Flight times vary from 4.5 hours (Cancún) to 10.5 hours (São Paulo).

From Logan there are direct flights to Bogotá (Avianca), Cancún (American, Delta, JetBlue), Liberia (JetBlue), Mexico City (Aeromexico, JetBlue), Panama City (Copa), San Salvador (Avianca), and São Paulo (LATAM). Other flights connect in hubs like Mexico City, Panama City, Houston, NYC, and Miami.

Roundtrip flights from Boston to Mexico typically cost $400–$600 in all seasons. A good deal is below $300.

Roundtrip flights from Boston to Central America typically cost $600–$900 in the high season and $400–$700 in the low season. In the high season, a good roundtrip deal is below $500 while in low season, a good deal is below $350.

Roundtrip flights from Boston to South America typically cost $1,000–$1,500 in the high season and $800–$1,300 in the low season. In the high season, a good deal is below $750 roundtrip, while in low season, a good deal is below $650 roundtrip.

There are numerous direct flights from Logan to the Caribbean, with JetBlue serving many of them. Flight times range from 3.5 hours (Nassau) to 5 hours (Aruba).

From Logan there are direct flights to Aruba (Delta, JetBlue), Barbados (JetBlue), Grand Cayman (JetBlue), Hamilton (Delta, JetBlue), Havana (JetBlue), Montego Bay (American, Delta, JetBlue), Nassau (Delta, JetBlue), Port-au-Prince (JetBlue), Providenciales (American, Delta, JetBlue), Puerto Plata (JetBlue), Punta Cana (JetBlue), Santo Domingo (JetBlue), St. Lucia (JetBlue), and St. Maarten (JetBlue).

Roundtrip flights from Boston to the Caribbean typically cost $500–$800 in the high season and $400–$600 in the low season. In the high season, a good roundtrip deal is below $450, while in low season, a good deal is below $350.

There are a number of direct flights to major Canadian cities from Boston on Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines. Flight times range from 1 hour (Montreal) to 6 hours (Vancouver).

From Logan there are direct flights to Halifax (Air Canada, WestJet), Montreal (Air Canada), Ottawa (Air Canada), Toronto (Air Canada, Porter, WestJet), and Vancouver (Air Canada).

Roundtrip flights from Boston to Canada typically cost $350–$500 year round. A good deal for a roundtrip flight is below $300. For Montreal or Toronto, under $200-$250 roundtrip is a good deal.

Logan offers direct flights to Honolulu (flight time: 11 hours), but no direct flights to Alaska. You’ll need to connect on your way to Alaska via cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, or Los Angeles.

From Logan there are direct flights to Honolulu on JetBlue. Hawaiian is launching a direct flight on the same route in April 2019. For flights to other islands, connect in HNL or look for flights from LAX, SFO, PDX, or SEA and connect from Boston to there.

Roundtrip flights from Boston to Honolulu normally cost between $800 and $1,100 year-round. A good roundtrip deal is $550 and below.

There are no direct flights from Boston to Alaska. Many flights connect via Seattle, particularly flights on Alaska Airlines.

The cheapest flights from Boston to Alaska are connecting flights to Anchorage or Juneau. Flights cost about $550–$800 roundtrip year round. A good deal for a roundtrip flight is $400 and below.