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$137+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Boston (LAX - BOS)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Boston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$137
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$471

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
From Los Angeles to Boston Logan Intl
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Boston Logan Intl
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Boston
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/65:30 amLAX - BOS
1 stop14h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/136:10 amBOS - LAX
2 stops20h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$244
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:00 amLAX - BOS
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Wed 9/102:45 pmBOS - LAX
1 stop11h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 7/31$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/179:28 pmLAX - BOS
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/276:30 amBOS - LAX
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:20 pmLAX - BOS
1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/136:20 pmBOS - LAX
Nonstop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$253
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Mon 11/37:00 amLAX - BOS
1 stop14h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/116:59 pmBOS - LAX
1 stop15h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$266
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Fri 11/79:55 pmLAX - BOS
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 11/116:00 pmBOS - LAX
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$277

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Boston that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

5:30 am-10:47 pm

1 stop14h 17m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/13

6:10 am-11:37 pm

2 stops20h 27m

$244

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Wed 9/3

6:00 am-2:34 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

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Wed 9/10

2:45 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$247

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Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

9:28 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 00m

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Wed 8/27

6:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 47m

$249

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Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

5:20 pm-5:59 am

1 stop9h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 9/13

6:20 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

$253

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LAX - BOS

LAXBOS

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

4:48 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 12m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/23

7:20 am-5:07 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$276

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LAXBOS

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

8:30 am-10:34 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$137

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Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

4:48 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 12m

$138

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Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

3:25 pm-12:03 am

Nonstop5h 38m

$139

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Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

9:28 pm-9:28 am

1 stop9h 00m

$143

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Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

4:48 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 12m

$148

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The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Boston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Boston trip
Airports
LAX

For faster security, consider using the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, which often has shorter lines in the morning and midday.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
BOS

Use the MBTA Silver Line for free transit from BOS to downtown Boston, connecting all terminals with South Station.

Read more about BOSby Paul Rubio
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on BOS

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Boston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Boston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Boston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Boston. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Boston, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Boston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Boston (average of $218). Flying from Los Angeles to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to BOS?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Boston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Boston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Boston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Boston. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Boston flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Boston

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Boston. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to BOS are scheduled on a Thursday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Boston?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Boston chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Boston on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Boston?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Los Angeles to Boston, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Baltimore (BWI) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $38.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Boston?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Boston, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Boston?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Los Angeles to Boston, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 04m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Boston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Boston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Boston. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Boston, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Boston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Boston?

    To fly from Los Angeles to Boston, you need to book a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Logan Intl (BOS). Nonstop flights to Boston Logan Intl from Los Angeles take 5h 22m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 45 outbound flights from Los Angeles to Logan Intl offered by 9 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Boston flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Boston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $244, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Boston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $247 and $258, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Boston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Boston are Spirit Airlines ($137), Hawaiian Airlines ($138), and JetBlue ($139).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Boston?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Boston consider choosing KLM (100%), ITA Airways (97%) or Singapore Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Boston?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Boston is generally $1,231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Boston Logan Intl), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Boston?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Baltimore?

    Baltimore travelers tend to visit National Aquarium Baltimore, Rams Head Live, and Baltimore Museum of Art more than anywhere else. National Aquarium Baltimore, Rams Head Live, and Baltimore Museum of Art are located about 8.2 mi, 8.5 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Baltimore/Washington. Those on a layover in Baltimore in need of a rental car can book one at Baltimore/Washington for about $66.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or Tabernacle. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 mi respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those looking to explore during their layover in Atlanta can rent a car from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $57 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Chicago?

    If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, River North, or Grant Park. Magnificent Mile, River North and Grant Park are located about 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $69 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Boston flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Boston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Boston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Boston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Boston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Boston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Boston (average of $218). Flying from Los Angeles to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $311). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Boston

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Boston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$176Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$193Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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