What to know about flights from New York to Boston?

The distance between New York and Boston is approximately 307.07km. The average flight time between New York and Boston is 1 hour 24 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£66
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines NYC-BOS 1h 28m · Direct Wed, Oct 28
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Cheapest return
£149
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines NYC-BOS 1h 24m · Direct Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
307.07km
Flight distance
1h 24m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Boston over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £66 and round-trip from £149. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Boston operate an average of 177 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 21.1% on-time departure rate and a 75.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Boston flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Boston are Jetblue Airways, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, among 3 carriers on this route. Delta Air Lines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Boston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on New York to Boston Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New York to Boston?

Average price of one-way tickets from New York to Boston booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New York to Boston, fares are lowest in January (£99) and highest in July (£155).

£155
£127
£99
£71
    Cheapest
  • £114
    Sep
  • £108
    Oct
  • £103
    Nov
  • £101
    Dec
  • £99
    Jan
  • £112
    Feb
  • £135
    Mar
  • £152
    Apr
  • £127
    May
  • £141
    Jun
  • £155
    Jul
  • £132
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from New York to Boston?

Average price of return tickets from New York to Boston booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from New York to Boston, fares are lowest in February (£100) and highest in July (£297).

£297
£199
£100
£2
    Cheapest
  • £196
    Sep
  • £157
    Oct
  • £171
    Nov
  • £168
    Dec
  • £131
    Jan
  • £100
    Feb
  • £143
    Mar
  • £192
    Apr
  • £183
    May
  • £290
    Jun
  • £297
    Jul
  • £281
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York to Boston?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £66 (for example, EWR–BOS on Wed, Oct 28). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Delta Air Lines offers fares from £149, departing on Wed, Sep 30 and returning on Wed, Oct 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Boston with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways American Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New York (NYC) to Boston (BOS) takes an average of 1 hour 24 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Boston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 249 direct flights operate each week between New York and Boston. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – DL5733 (departure at 10:47)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New York to Boston on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 28, with one-way fares from just £66.
    · Compare airlines. Delta Air Lines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Boston.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Boston is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Boston on September 21, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at £56.
  • Flights to Boston can arrive at: Hartford Barnes Airport (BNH)Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)Portsmouth International Airport (PSM). The most common route connects John F. Kennedy International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport (JFK–BOS).
  • The time difference between Boston and New York is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Boston is £121. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from New York to Boston is £218. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter New York and Boston, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to Boston. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.