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	$179	United Nonstop 7 hr Mon, Feb 23 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $179
Cheapest one-way flight	$75	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $75
Cheapest nonstop flights	$198	United Nonstop 7 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Sat, Feb 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $198
Last-minute weekend getaway	$277	American Nonstop 7 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights	$1,177	United 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Sat, Feb 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles is currently $1,177

Fastest flight	6 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Boston to Los Angeles takes 6 hr 20 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 March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–275
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–315

Popular airlines from Boston to Los Angeles

American

Nonstop

from $246

Typical price: $275–470

28 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

391 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $247

Typical price: $240–520

25 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

109 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $227

Typical price: $275–570

20 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

325 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $225–440

13 weekly nonstop flights

BOS - LAX Every day

370 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $219

Typical price: $265–470

160 weekly connecting flights

BOS - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $255

Typical price: $340–770

21 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 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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Boston to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Boston to Los Angeles are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $165 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $179. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

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

The cheapest American flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $246, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 14.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $247, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $227, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 14.
The cheapest United flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $179, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $219, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $255, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to Los Angeles starts at $179 from Mon, Feb 23 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $75 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.

6 hr 20 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, American is the most popular. American offers 28 nonstop flights and 391 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:

JetBlue offers 25 nonstop flights and 109 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 325 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 13 nonstop flights and 370 connecting flights per week. United flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 160 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 21 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 United from $179. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

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

The cheapest American flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $246, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 14.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $247, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $227, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 14.
The cheapest United flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $179, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $219, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to Los Angeles is $255, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.

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

There are 28 American direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 JetBlue direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta 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 $277 is offered by American from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.

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

There are 28 American direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 25 JetBlue direct flights from Boston to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta 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 $198 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sat, Feb 14 with United.

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 $1,177 from Fri, Feb 6 to Sat, Feb 14 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Boston and Los Angeles start at $179 from Mon, Feb 23 to Mon, Mar 2.

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 $277 from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Boston and Los Angeles at price $277 is offered by American from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.

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.