What to know about flights from New York to Boston?

The distance between New York and Boston is approximately 307.07 km. It takes around 1 hour 24 minutes on average to fly from New York to Boston. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$84
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines NYC-BOS 1h 27m · Nonstop Tue, Nov 3
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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines NYC-BOS 1h 18m · Nonstop Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
307.07 km
Flight distance
1h 24m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Boston over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $84 and round-trip from $201. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Boston operate an average of 180 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 32.6% on-time departure rate and a 72.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Boston flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Boston are Delta Air Lines, Jetblue Airways, and United Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Delta Air Lines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Boston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to Boston

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Boston?

The average price of one-way flights from New York to Boston purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to Boston is January, with an average price of $134; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $228.

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$134
$87
    Cheapest
  • $228
    Aug
  • $152
    Sep
  • $146
    Oct
  • $139
    Nov
  • $137
    Dec
  • $134
    Jan
  • $152
    Feb
  • $183
    Mar
  • $205
    Apr
  • $171
    May
  • $191
    Jun
  • $209
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Boston during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from New York to Boston during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from New York to Boston are available on Sep 9, with fares starting at $207.

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$207
$165
    Cheapest
  • $245
    3
    Sep
  • $233
    4
  • $292
    5
  • $232
    6
  • $231
    7
  • $232
    8
  • $207
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Boston (NYC-BOS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as $84 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to BOS on Tue, Nov 3), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $201 departing on Mon, Sep 28 and returning on Mon, Oct 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Boston with the following airlines, including: Jetblue Airways Delta Air Lines United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 24 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Boston (BOS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Boston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 234 flight per week flying from New York to Boston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL5733 (10:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Boston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Nov 3, with one-way flights priced at just $84.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Boston travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Boston is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Boston on September 21, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $75.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Boston: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Hartford Barnes Airport (BNH), and Portsmouth International Airport (PSM). Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport (JFK-BOS) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Boston and New York is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Boston is $163. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Boston is $294. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and Boston, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to Boston. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.