Book Flights to Boston, Massachusetts
Boston — one of America's oldest and most historically significant cities — offers the Freedom Trail, Harvard and MIT, Fenway Park (the oldest MLB stadium), world-class seafood, and fall foliage day trips. The MBTA connects Logan Airport to downtown in 20 minutes for $2.90, making Boston one of the most transit-friendly US cities.
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Why Visit Boston, Massachusetts?
From Revolutionary War history on the Freedom Trail to Fenway Park's Green Monster and Harvard's campus, Boston is one of America's most rewarding and walkable cities.
Freedom Trail
2.5-Mile Walking Tour Through Revolutionary HistoryThe Freedom Trail — a 2.5-mile (4-km) red-brick line through downtown Boston — connects 16 significant sites of the American Revolution: Boston Common, Massachusetts State House, Park Street Church, Granary Burying Ground (Paul Revere, Samuel Adams), King's Chapel, Benjamin Franklin's birthplace, Old Corner Bookstore, Old South Meeting House (where the Tea Party was organized), Old State House, Boston Massacre Site, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burial Ground, and Bunker Hill.
Self-Guided
The Freedom Trail is self-guided (free red-line walking tour) or available with a costumed guide from the Freedom Trail Foundation ($15, 90 minutes). The North End portion — Paul Revere House through Old North Church — is the most historically intimate section; do this at 9am before tour groups arrive. The trail passes Faneuil Hall Marketplace at midday, which is crowded but has good food options
Harvard and MIT Universities
World's Most Celebrated University CampusesHarvard University — founded 1636, the oldest university in the Americas — occupies Harvard Square in Cambridge, directly across the Charles River from Boston (10 minutes by subway Red Line). MIT sits 2 km east of Harvard along the Charles River. Both campuses are freely walkable, and Harvard's art museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, Arthur M. Sackler) are free to the public. The Harvard Natural History Museum is extraordinary.
Free Cambridge
Harvard's three art museums (Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, Arthur M. Sackler) consolidated in one building offer one of the finest art collections in New England, free to the public on select days. The Harvard Museum of Natural History's Glass Flowers (883 hand-blown glass botanical models, 1887–1936) are a unique attraction found nowhere else in the world
Fenway Park
America's Most Historic Baseball Stadium (1912)Fenway Park — opened April 20, 1912, the oldest Major League Baseball stadium in continuous use — is one of the great American sports experiences: the Green Monster (the left-field wall, 37 feet tall, built to prevent home run balls from landing on Lansdowne Street), the hand-operated scoreboard, and the most devoted baseball fan base in professional sports. Red Sox home games April–October are an essential Boston experience.
Green Monster
Green Monster seats (atop the left-field wall at Fenway) are the most sought-after in baseball — 269 seats mounted on the 37-foot wall with a unique field-level view unlike any other ballpark. Monster seats are sold via lottery and secondary market (typically $100–400+) — book weeks to months in advance. Standing room tickets are available at the box office day-of for $20–40
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
One of America's Top Five Art MuseumsThe Museum of Fine Arts Boston — founded 1870, reopened in a Fenway neighborhood complex — holds one of the top five art collections in the US: Egyptian artifacts (largest outside Egypt), Impressionist paintings (strongest Monet collection in the Western Hemisphere), American art (the definitive collection of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent), Japanese and Asian art, and European masters.
Monet Collection
The MFA's Impressionist collection — built by Boston's Brahmin families who bought directly from French dealers in the 1880s–1900s — includes 35 Monet paintings, the largest Monet collection in the Western Hemisphere outside Paris. The 'La Japonaise' (Camille Monet in Japanese Costume, 1876) is the most iconic, but the Giverny water lily series and the Rouen Cathedral paintings are equally significant
The Boston Marathon
World's Oldest Annual MarathonThe Boston Marathon — held annually on Patriots' Day (third Monday of April), first run in 1897 — is the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the six World Marathon Majors. The 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Copley Square draws 500,000 spectators. Heartbreak Hill (mile 20–21 in Newton) is the most famous section. The finish line at Boylston and Dartmouth is a permanent Boston landmark.
Spectator Guide
Best spectator spots for Boston Marathon: Wellesley College (mile 13, where students scream for kisses — the 'Scream Tunnel'); Newton's Heartbreak Hill (miles 20–21); and the Boylston Street finish area (mile 26). Arrive at any spot by 9am for the elite field; the main wave passes Boylston 10:30am–noon. Kenmore Square has the best bar atmosphere for watching the finish
Swan Boats, Common, and Public Garden
America's Oldest Public ParkBoston Common (1634) is the oldest public park in the United States. Adjacent Boston Public Garden — established 1837 as the first public botanical garden in the US — is home to the Swan Boats (pedal-powered boats operating since 1877 on the lagoon), the Make Way for Ducklings sculptures (beloved 1941 Robert McCloskey picture book), and magnificent Victorian-era plantings.
Swan Boats
Swan Boats (operating April–September in the Public Garden lagoon) are a uniquely Boston institution — $4 per ride, 12 minutes, pedaled by a college student hidden inside a giant swan. The combination of the lagoon, Victorian suspension bridge, weeping willows, and swan boats in the heart of one of America's great cities is the most quintessentially Boston experience available
How to Find Cheap Flights to Boston
JetBlue's Mint Is Best Value for BOS Transcontinental
JetBlue's Mint business class (BOS to LAX/SFO/LAS) offers lay-flat beds at fares often 40–60% below comparable American, Delta, or United business class. For BOS transcontinental travel, always compare JetBlue Mint against other carriers' business class fares on FareOptic.
Book June, September, and October for Best Boston Value
July–August (peak summer) is Boston's most expensive travel period with hotel rates often $300–500/night near downtown. September–October offers ideal fall weather, lower airfares, and the start of Red Sox playoff season. June is warm, less crowded than July, with good airline competition. Patriots' Day weekend (April) is one of Boston's most expensive weeks (Marathon).
Compare BOS vs. Providence PVD and Manchester MHT
Providence T.F. Green Airport (PVD, 80 km south — 1 hour by car) and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT, 80 km north — 1 hour) have Southwest and budget carriers with lower fares on some routes. For trips where Logan price is high, compare PVD or MHT on FareOptic — the drive or bus may be worth the savings.
The T (MBTA) Connects Logan to Downtown in 20 Minutes for $2.90
The Silver Line (Bus Rapid Transit) connects Logan Airport terminals to South Station in 20 minutes for $2.90 — one of the best transit airport connections in the US. The Red, Green, Blue, and Orange subway lines serve most Boston neighborhoods. No Uber or taxi is necessary from Logan to most Boston destinations.
Airlines Serving Boston (BOS)
JetBlue Airways
Boston Focus City — Best Service and ValueJetBlue Airways treats Boston Logan as one of its most important cities, operating more daily departures from BOS than any other carrier on many routes. JetBlue's BOS network covers Florida, the Caribbean, West Coast, and transcontinental routes with Mint business class on long-haul. JetBlue's Mint service (BOS to LAX, SFO, LAS) offers lay-flat beds at premium economy prices.
Key Routes
Boston BOS to Fort Lauderdale FLL; BOS to Orlando MCO; BOS to Tampa TPA; BOS to Los Angeles LAX (Mint service); BOS to San Francisco SFO (Mint); BOS to Las Vegas LAS; BOS to Cancun CUN; BOS to San Juan SJU and 50+ more
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta Hub — Southeast and InternationalDelta Air Lines serves Boston from Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), and New York (JFK/LGA), providing excellent Southeast coverage and international connections. Delta offers non-stop service from BOS to 30+ US cities and international flights to London, Paris, Amsterdam, and other European cities.
Key Routes
Boston BOS to Atlanta ATL (multiple daily); BOS to Detroit DTW; BOS to Minneapolis MSP; BOS to Salt Lake City SLC; BOS to London LHR; BOS to Paris CDG; BOS to Amsterdam AMS; BOS to Los Angeles LAX
American, United & Southwest Airlines
Comprehensive Coverage from BOSAmerican Airlines serves Boston via Philadelphia (PHL), Miami (MIA), and Charlotte (CLT). United Airlines connects BOS to Newark (EWR), Washington Dulles (IAD), and Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Southwest provides excellent point-to-point coverage. Alaska serves BOS to Seattle SEA.
Key Routes
Boston BOS to Philadelphia PHL (American); BOS to Miami MIA (American); BOS to Charlotte CLT (American); BOS to Newark EWR (United hub); BOS to Chicago ORD (United); BOS to Denver DEN (Southwest/United/Frontier); BOS to Seattle SEA (Alaska)
Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts
Essential Info for Your Boston Trip
State
Massachusetts (MA) — state capital and largest city
Currency
USD — US Dollar
Time Zone
EST (UTC-5) / EDT (UTC-4) in summer
Airport Code
BOS — Logan International Airport (5 km from downtown)
Airport Transit
Silver Line bus: BOS to South Station in 20 min, $2.90
Universities
Harvard (Cambridge, Red Line), MIT (Kendall/MIT, Red Line)
Sports Season
Red Sox: April–October; Patriots: September–January
Emergency Number
911
Most Popular Airlines
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Frequently Asked Questions on Travel to Boston
Everything you need to know about booking cheap flights to Boston, Massachusetts
What airport serves Boston, Massachusetts?
Logan International Airport (IATA: BOS) is Boston's primary airport, located 5 km from downtown Boston in East Boston. JetBlue, Delta, American, United, Southwest, Alaska, and many international carriers serve BOS. Providence TF Green (PVD, 80 km south) and Manchester MHT (80 km north) are alternatives with Southwest service.
Which airline is best for flights to Boston?
JetBlue is the largest carrier at BOS and offers the best value for Florida and transcontinental routes (Mint business class to LAX/SFO is exceptional value). Delta has the strongest Southeast and international European network from BOS. Southwest is best for no-change-fee flexibility. Compare all on FareOptic.
What is the Freedom Trail?
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile self-guided walking tour marked by a red brick line through downtown Boston and Charlestown, connecting 16 sites significant to the American Revolution (1775–1783): Boston Common, Paul Revere's House, Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, and the Bunker Hill Monument. The walk takes 3–4 hours at a leisurely pace.
What is Fenway Park?
Fenway Park (opened 1912) is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium in continuous use and home to the Boston Red Sox. Famous features include the Green Monster (37-foot left-field wall), hand-operated scoreboard, and one of the most passionate fan bases in professional sports. Home games April–October are an essential Boston experience.
What is Boston known for?
Boston is known for Harvard and MIT universities, the Freedom Trail Revolutionary War history, Fenway Park and the Red Sox, world-class seafood (clam chowder, lobster rolls), the Boston Marathon, and its Brahmin cultural institutions (Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum). It is the intellectual capital of New England.
Is Boston easy to navigate without a car?
Boston is one of the most walkable and transit-friendly US cities. The MBTA (the T) subway covers most major destinations. Logan Airport connects to downtown via Silver Line bus ($2.90, 20 minutes). Walk from the airport to downtown is possible but not recommended. The Freedom Trail, Fenway, Harvard, and most major attractions are accessible entirely without a car.
What is the best time to visit Boston?
September–October: ideal weather (20–25°C), fall foliage, and Red Sox playoff season — the best overall time. June–July: warm, university commencement events, peak summer travel. March–April: Boston Marathon (third Monday of April) is the most exciting single event. January–February is cold (−5 to 5°C) but with ski day trips to Vermont possible.
Where should I eat in Boston?
Essential Boston food experiences: clam chowder at Legal Sea Foods or Quincy Market; a lobster roll at James Hook & Co. (on the Harborwalk); Italian food in the North End (Neptune Oyster, Giacomo's); brunch in the South End (Toro, Myers+Chang); and Union Oyster House (America's oldest restaurant, 1826, serving oysters on the half-shell since the 18th century.
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