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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boston to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 12:21
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 05:01.

The flight takes about 6h 36m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Boston to Los Angeles takes 6h 36m, covering 6,743 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Boston to Los Angeles range from $418 to $717, with an average of $552 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $552 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $418 return via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared with $559 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Boston to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Los Angeles flights, with 54% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $472 to $3,167. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Boston to Los Angeles flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Boston to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $69 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Boston to Los Angeles usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Boston to Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 11m.

One-stop flights from Boston to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Boston to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $536 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $622, a difference of $87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Boston and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 52m, compared to 8h 04m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 8h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Boston (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Boston to Los Angeles flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are a number of transport options to get to Boston airport. If you’re arriving by boat to the Logan dock, you can get the complimentary Shuttle Bus (Route 66), which connects all terminals. Passengers who prefer the subway can get the MBTA Red Line to South Station, otherwise, there is also the Commuter Rail or transfer to the Silver Line SL1, and with that can arrive at the airport terminals. The Logan Express also provides a regular bus service to the airport from Back Bay, Braintree, Framingham, Woburn, and Peabody.

To relax before embarking, treat yourself to a massage treatment, manicure, or pedicure at one of the Be Relax outlets. Business travelers can also get a quick shoe shine before you depart for meetings. If you’re hungry, dine out at more than 50 eateries within the airport terminals.

Hotel shuttle buses pick up passengers from the arrivals level while car rental companies offer shuttle services from the terminals to the rental car offices. LAX FlyAway Buses operate from each LAX terminal to Hollywood, Long Beach, Orange Line, Union Station, Van Nuys, and Westwood. This service runs every hour, 7 days a week. Green FlyAway Buses and long-distance vans offer services to the surrounding areas of Los Angeles including Santa Barbara, Universal Studios, Disneyland resorts, and Knotts Berry Farm.

Before you depart from Boston Logan, there is a pet relief area located in Terminal E, near Gate E7. When you arrive in Los Angeles, LAX has small ‘Pet Parks’ on the Arrivals Level, which is located in the Central Terminal within Terminals 1-2 and close to Terminals 7-8.