flights.net BOS → LAX
- Distance
- 2,605 mi
- Carriers
- 5
Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 2,605 miles. A premium transcon where JetBlue and Delta battle for Boston's lucrative business base with lie-flat Mint and first-class cabins. Boston to Los Angeles carries biotech, academic, and entertainment travelers in a competitive five-carrier field.
Connecting Boston, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 2,605-mile sector nonstop in about 5h 43m. Departures use Logan International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for JetBlue, Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the BOS–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Logan International Airport (BOS) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,605 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 5h 43m |
| Nonstop carriers | 5 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 757 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop service from Boston to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- American Airlines (AA)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- JetBlue (B6)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 757 between Boston and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October combine New England's foliage season with reliably warm Los Angeles weather. Spring fares run lower than the summer rush.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Logan International Airport (BOS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Boston to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for BOS–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Boston to Los Angeles?
- Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 2,605 miles (4,192 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 43m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Boston to Los Angeles?
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the BOS to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A321, Airbus A321neo and Boeing 757 on the Boston–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Boston to Los Angeles?
- September and October combine New England's foliage season with reliably warm Los Angeles weather. Spring fares run lower than the summer rush.
- Is BOS to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Logan International Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 5 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the BOS to LAX route connect?
- This route links Boston, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Boston to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS) in Boston and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.