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	$238	United 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Fri, Jul 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $238
Cheapest one-way flight	$116	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $116
Cheapest nonstop flights	$237	Delta Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $237
Last-minute weekend getaway	$429	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $429
Cheapest business class flights	$488	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 29 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston is currently $488

Fastest flight	5 hr 21 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Boston takes 5 hr 21 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 April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–290
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–380

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Boston

Delta

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $295–580

26 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

370 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
American

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $280–480

21 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

455 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $252

Typical price: $245–530

27 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

73 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $247

Typical price: $225–450

13 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - BOS Every day

338 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
Southwest

from $261

Typical price: $255–460

201 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day
Alaska

from $307

Typical price: $355–790

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - BOS Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 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

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

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 $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $238. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $116.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $237, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $252, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $247, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $261, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $307, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston starts at $238 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $116 and departs on Thu, May 28.

5 hr 21 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, JetBlue is the most popular. JetBlue offers 27 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 455 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:

Delta offers 26 nonstop flights and 370 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
United offers 13 nonstop flights and 338 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
Southwest offers 201 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 United from $238. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $116.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $237, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $297, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $252, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $247, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $261, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Boston is $307, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.

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

There are 26 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 JetBlue 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 $429 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

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

There are 26 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 JetBlue 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 $237 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Delta.

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 $488 from Fri, May 29 to Fri, Jun 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Boston start at $238 from Sat, Jul 11 to Fri, Jul 17.

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 $429 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Boston at price $429 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

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.