How many flights from New York to Boston are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 26.3% of flights from New York to Boston were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop before reaching their destination. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Boston?

The typical direct flight from New York to Boston has a median duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route covers a distance of 300 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 59 minutes, or 659 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to Boston?

Historically, good prices on flights from New York to Boston have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that often presents favorable deals for travelers. The availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating a steady trend for this popular route.

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New York to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Boston

For cheap flights from New York to Boston, fares typically range from $257–$810, with a median of $488. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, though the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Boston, December stands out with a median fare of $129. Following closely, November offers a median fare of $175, and September presents a median of $236. These months generally provide more economical options for this route.

A typical journey from New York to Boston has a median duration of 1h 16m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the additional time involved in stopovers. For connecting itineraries specifically, the median journey time is 21h 15m, while direct flights take 1h 16m.

The route from New York to Boston covers a distance of 300 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from New York to Boston

Regular price: $98 - $198

Prices for flights from New York to Boston are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Boston is typically between $98 and $198. The current lowest deal is $249 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Oct 12-Oct 15.

now $249

Low $98

High $198

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Boston

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to BOS is December, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $800. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $129

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $800

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Boston

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Boston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$414

$482

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Boston

New York (LGA) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$340

$379

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

JetBlue Airways

$137

$250

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$135

$239

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

JetBlue Airways

$119

$256

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Boston

New York (EWR) - Boston (BOS)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$111

$259

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Boston

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$213 → $234

10%

2 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 30

$238 → $260

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$199 → $227

14%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$199 → $227

14%

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New York - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to BOS are below the typical level, with a median price of $488.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Boston, at $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 16m

Direct flights from New York to Boston typically take 1 hour and 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 73.7% of recent routes from NYC to BOS.

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JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is an airline offering direct flights on the New York to Boston route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New York to Boston are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient departure point for flights from New York to Boston.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$216

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub providing many flight options from New York to Boston.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$218

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a good option for travelers seeking flights from New York to Boston.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$216

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Boston.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Boston.

📍 ~4 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport is a major regional hub that can help travelers avoid Boston Logan's congestion.

📍 ~75 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$224

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Boston has been 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $443. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly to an average of $794. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also resulted in higher average prices, at approximately $605.

Historically, a good deal for a flight from New York to Boston has been considered to be around $257 or less. This threshold is based on pricing data observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $488, with prices typically reaching up to $810 for the higher end of the market.

Based on historical data across the trailing 270 days, December has typically offered the cheapest flights from New York to Boston, with a median price of $129. November also presented favorable prices, with a median of $175. While September is listed as one of the cheapest months with a median of $236, it also represents the most expensive month in the observed period, indicating price variability.

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New York to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Boston

The route from New York to Boston covers a distance of 300 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from New York to Boston

Regular price: $98 - $198

Prices for flights from New York to Boston are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Boston is typically between $98 and $198. The current lowest deal is $249 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Oct 12-Oct 15.

now $249

Low $98

High $198

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Boston

December

Cheapest

Flights from $129

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $800

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Boston

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Boston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$414

$482

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Boston

New York (LGA) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$340

$379

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

JetBlue Airways

$137

$250

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$135

$239

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Boston

New York (JFK) - Boston (BOS)

JetBlue Airways

$119

$256

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Boston

New York (EWR) - Boston (BOS)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$111

$259

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Boston

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$213 → $234

10%

2 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 30

$238 → $260

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$199 → $227

14%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$199 → $227

14%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Boston

New York - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to BOS are below the typical level, with a median price of $488.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Boston, at $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 16m

Direct flights from New York to Boston typically take 1 hour and 16 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 73.7% of recent routes from NYC to BOS.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is an airline offering direct flights on the New York to Boston route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New York to Boston are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient departure point for flights from New York to Boston.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$216

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub providing many flight options from New York to Boston.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$218

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a good option for travelers seeking flights from New York to Boston.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$216

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Boston.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Boston.

📍 ~4 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport is a major regional hub that can help travelers avoid Boston Logan's congestion.

Boston, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Cheap Flights from New York to Boston

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Boston

New York to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Boston

How much is a round trip from New York to Boston

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Boston

Direct flights from New York to Boston

Last-minute flights going from New York to Boston

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Boston

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Boston

New York - Boston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 16m

Connecting flights are more common

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Boston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

Best Elite deals to Boston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Boston?

How do I know if a New York to Boston flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Boston?

How many flights from New York to Boston are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from New York to Boston?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to Boston?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Boston from other cities

New York to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Boston

How much is a round trip from New York to Boston

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Boston

Direct flights from New York to Boston

Last-minute flights going from New York to Boston

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Boston

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Boston

New York - Boston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 16m

Connecting flights are more common

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Boston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

Best Elite deals to Boston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Boston?

How do I know if a New York to Boston flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Boston?