Los Angeles to Boston flights
Direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Boston take?
Flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Boston (BOS) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Boston?
Airline availability for LAX to BOS changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Boston?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LAX to BOS varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- JetBlue Airways5-yr attributed events: 13Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| JetBlue Airways | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LAX → BOS
LAX to BOS is a long-haul route of 4,193 km (2,605 mi). See the return BOS → LAX route.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.
Alternative airports near Boston: Norwood (OWD) — 23 km, Bedford (BED) — 26 km, Beverly (BVY) — 26 km.