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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$186	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 2 — Sat, May 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $186
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights	$237	Delta Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $237
Last-minute weekend getaway	$459	United 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $459
Cheapest business class flights	$508	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $508

Fastest flight	6 hr 8 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Boston to Los Angeles takes 6 hr 8 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 Boston to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–260
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $220–400

Popular airlines from Boston to Los Angeles

Delta

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $285–580

25 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

351 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $280–480

21 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

429 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $272

Typical price: $245–520

27 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

78 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $225–445

13 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

373 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $273

Typical price: $255–465

200 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $307

Typical price: $340–820

42 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day

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 36 min 184 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 3 hr 25 min 181 mi
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 45 min 34 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Boston to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Boston to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $170 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $186. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest American flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $285, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $272, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest United flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $237, flying from May 1 to May 9.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $273, flying from May 4 to May 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles starts at $186 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Sat, May 9.

6 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Boston to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Boston to Los Angeles.
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 Boston to Los Angeles 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 Boston to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, JetBlue is the most popular. JetBlue offers 27 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 429 connecting flights per week. American flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Boston to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 25 nonstop flights and 351 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 13 nonstop flights and 373 connecting flights per week. United flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 200 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $186. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest American flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $285, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $272, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest United flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $237, flying from May 1 to May 9.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $273, flying from May 4 to May 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

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

There are 25 Delta direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 JetBlue direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 United direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles 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 Boston and Los Angeles at price $459 is offered by United from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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

There are 25 Delta direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 JetBlue direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 United direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles 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 Boston to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Boston and Los Angeles start at $237 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Boston to Los Angeles, 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 Boston and Los Angeles start at $508 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Boston and Los Angeles start at $186 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9.

To book business class trips from Boston to Los Angeles, 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 Boston and Los Angeles starts at $459 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Boston and Los Angeles at price $459 is offered by United from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Boston to Los Angeles, 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.