Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Boston (LAX - BOS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Boston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$187	Spirit 1 stop 15 hr Mon, Feb 16 — Tue, Feb 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $187
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$198	American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Sat, Feb 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $198
Last-minute weekend getaway	$262	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $262
Cheapest business class flights	$1,177	United 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 14 — Fri, Feb 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $1,177

Fastest flight	5 hr 12 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Boston takes 5 hr 12 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Boston is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–285
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–390

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Boston

American

Nonstop

from $198

Typical price: $275–470

28 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

472 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $198

Typical price: $245–520

25 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

97 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $218

Typical price: $280–570

20 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

341 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $198

Typical price: $230–440

13 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

263 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
Southwest

from $219

Typical price: $265–465

138 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
Alaska

from $255

Typical price: $345–740

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 31 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 45 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Boston

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston United States 12 min 2 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 3 hr 39 min 184 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 3 hr 27 min 181 mi
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Boston

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Boston are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $170 to $285.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $187. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $198, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 21.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $198, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $218, flying from Feb 16 to Feb 24.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $198, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 21.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $219, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $255, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston starts at $187 from Mon, Feb 16 to Tue, Feb 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

5 hr 12 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Boston.

Boston is a year-round destination with a 4-season climate. Spring and fall feature generally mild weather, although snow sometimes falls in early spring (Apr). Summer can be humid. Foliage season (mid-Sep–Nov) attracts the largest crowds. Patriots Day (3rd Mon of Apr) commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War and coincides with the famed Boston Marathon. Summer festivals include Boston Harborfest, the city’s weeklong 4th of July party, and Italian-American celebrations in the North End (late Jul–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Boston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Boston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Boston.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 28 nonstop flights and 472 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Boston are:

JetBlue offers 25 nonstop flights and 97 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 341 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
United offers 13 nonstop flights and 263 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Southwest offers 138 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Boston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $187. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $198, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 21.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $198, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $218, flying from Feb 16 to Feb 24.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $198, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 21.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $219, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $255, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.

American, JetBlue, Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Boston.

There are 28 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 JetBlue direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Boston at price $262 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

American, JetBlue, Delta and United fly direct from Los Angeles to Boston.

There are 28 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 JetBlue direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Boston start at $198 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sat, Feb 21 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Boston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Boston start at $1,177 from Sat, Feb 14 to Fri, Feb 20 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Boston start at $187 from Mon, Feb 16 to Tue, Feb 24.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Boston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Boston starts at $262 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Boston at price $262 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Boston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.