Flights To Boston

Overview of Boston

Boston is the capital of Massachussets, United States of America. It is the 23rd most populous city in the country, and the largest city in all of New England. Attracting over 18 million tourists every year, Boston is a leading city in tourist attraction. Boston is home to the first public school in the United States (Boston Latin School), the first public park (Boston Common), and the first subway system (Tremont Street Subway). The larger percentage of the Boston population, over 55%, practices Christianity. Other religions like Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism make up the lesser part of the population. About 33% do not belong to any religious sect. Boston ranks among the most economically balanced cities of the world. Tourism, finance, and innovation play a major role in the development of the city. Boston is also home to world class universities like Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, and Brandeis University. Places to visit include the New England Aquarium, Massachussets State House, Museum of Fine Arts, and Harvard Yard. Popular Events and Festivals in Boston Boston Marathon The Boston Marathon is one of six World Marathon Majors. The marathon holds every year in the third Monday of April (also known as the Patriots? Day). The Boston Marathon is considered the biggest marathon event in the world and attracting tens of thousands of spectators. It is the most widely viewed sporting event in all of New England. Boston Pride Festival The Boston Pride Festival exhibits a wide range of entertaining activities as well as a host of participants from all over the city. During the festival, people can be found in a long parade within the Boston metropolis before they finally stop at the festival location at the City Hall Plaza. Head of The Charles Regatta The Head of the Charles Regatta is a boat racing annual event that attracts about 400,000 people every year. Over 10000 rowers participate in the regatta but the number of rowers keeps increasing every year. Other annual events in Boston include 4th of July and First Night First Day

Best Time To Book A Flight To Boston

It is often very difficult to find discounts or cheap deals while booking flights on most airlines, including the ones flying to Boston. However, for international flights going to Boston, it is ideal for travellers to book their flights between 3 weeks and 3 months before the flight. During this period, as much as there could be an increase in the prices of tickets, there?s also a very good chance that ticket prices would be at their lowest. Here, travellers can then purchase tickets at a comfortable price. However, this is ideal for travellers who have enough time on their hands to prepare for a particular flight. Best Time To Visit Boston The Boston climate is a humid climate and fluctuates between a temperate oceanic climate and a humid subtropical climate. It is often rainy and snowy during winters, and summers could be warm, hot, or rainy. The coldest month in the city of Boston is January, while the hottest month is July. The best time to visit Boston will be between June and October. The summer during these periods is always temperate thereby offering tourists the chance to mingle with other visitors and tourists who have chosen the same period for their travels. They can therefore participate in range of summer events including concerts, baseball games, and Boston festivals like the Boston Film Festival, Boston Pride, Boston Comic Con, Phantom Gourmet Food Festival.

Logan International Airport

Logan International Airport, also known officially as General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, is a public international airport situated in Boston, United States of America. It was opened in 1923 as a major base for the Massachusetts Air Guard and the Army Air Corps. The airport is owned by Massachusetts Port Authority and serves the whole of Boston. Logan International Airport is hub for Cape Air, Delta Air Lines, and Pen Air. It is also the focus city for Azores Airlines and JetBlue Airways, which is the airline with the largest operations out of Logan International Airport. The airport has two cargo facilities some of which is operated by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. There are also 4 terminals, A, B, C, and E at the airport serving different domestic and international destinations. Popular Domestic Flights to Boston There are a number of airlines operating domestic flights from other cities within United States to Logan International Airport, Boston. The following are airlines flying from popular cities in the country to the airport.

City	Passengers	Airlines
Chicago?O'Hare, Illinois	949,970	American, JetBlue, Spirit, United
Atlanta, Georgia	774,990	Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit
Washington?National, D.C.	751,760	American, JetBlue
Los Angeles, California	633,230	American, Delta, JetBlue, United, Virgin America
San Francisco, California	621,510	Delta, JetBlue, United, Virgin America
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	597,930	American, JetBlue
Baltimore, Maryland	566,540	JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit
New York?LaGuardia, New York	545,790	American, Delta, JetBlue
New York - JFK, New York	538,070	American, Delta, JetBlue
Newark, New Jersey	498,820	JetBlue, United

  Popular International Flights To Boston Passenger flights from international locations to Logan International Airport include the following airlines.

City	Passengers	Airlines
London (Heathrow), United Kingdom	798,119	British Airways, Delta, Virgin Atlantic
Paris (Charles de Gaulle), France	368,351	Air France, American, Delta
Dublin, Ireland	336,925	Aer Lingus
Toronto (Pearson), Canada	316,674	Air Canada, WestJet
Frankfurt, Germany	285,581	Lufthansa
Reykjav?k, Iceland	271,126	Icelandair, WOW air
Amsterdam, Netherlands	248,709	Delta
Dubai (International), United Arab Emirates	233,289	Emirates
Toronto (Billy Bishop), Canada	171,700	Porter
Munich, Germany	152,138	Lufthansa
Istanbul, Turkey	142,696	Turkish
Zurich, Switzerland	133,054	Swiss
Shannon, Ireland	125,494	Aer Lingus
Rome (Fiumicino), Italy	114,619	Alitalia
Tokyo (Narita), Japan	112,760	JAL

  Airlines Operating Flights To Boston Boston is a major destination for travellers all over the world for several purposes including tourism, education, and business. Therefore, it does not surprise that it is served by a lot of airlines from different destinations across the globe.

Airlines	Departure City
Aer Lingus	Dublin
Aerom?xico	Mexico City
Air Berlin	D?sseldorf
Air Canada	Toronto?Pearson, Vancouver
Air Canada Express	Halifax,?Montr?al?Trudeau,?Ottawa,?Toronto?Pearson
Air Europa	Madrid
Air France	Paris?Charles de Gaulle
Avianca	Bogot?
Azores Airlines	Lisbon,?Ponta Delgada,?Terceira
British Airways	London?Heathrow
Cathay Pacific	Hong Kong
Copa Airlines	Panama City
Delta Air Lines	Amsterdam, Bermuda, London?Heathrow.
El Al	Tel Aviv?Ben Gurion
Emirates	Dubai?International
Hainan Airlines	Beijing?Capital,?Shanghai?Pudong
Iberia	Madrid
Icelandair	Reykjav?k?Keflav?k
Japan Airlines	Tokyo?Narita
Lufthansa	Frankfurt,?Munich
Qatar Airways	Doha
Scandinavian Airlines	Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines operated by?PrivatAir	Copenhagen
Swiss International Air Lines	Z?rich
TAP Portugal	Lisbon
Thomas Cook Airlines	Manchester (UK)
Turkish Airlines	Istanbul?Atat?rk
Virgin America	Los Angeles,?San Francisco, Las Vegas
Virgin Atlantic	London?Heathrow, Manchester (UK)
WestJet Encore	Halifax,?Montr?al?Trudeau, Toronto?Pearson
WOW air	Reykjav?k?Keflav?k

  Average Distance From Major Cities to Boston

City	Distance
	Kilometres	Miles
Spain - Madrid	5485	3408
Morroco - Casablanca	5528 km	3435 miles
France - ?le-de-France - Paris	5546 km	3446 miles
Netherlands -Amsterdam	5572 km	3462 miles
Belgium - Brussels	5598 km	3479 miles
Norway - Oslo	5633 km	3500 miles
Spain - Barcelona - Barcelona	5880 km	3654 miles
Denmark -Copenhagen	5903 km	3668 miles
Germany - Hesse - Frankfurt	5913 km	3674 miles
Switzerland - Zurich - Z?rich	6035 km	3750 miles
Sweden - Stockholm	6041 km	3754 miles
Peru - Lima - Lima	6056 km	3763 miles
Germany - Berlin - Berlin	6096 km	3788 miles
Nigeria - Lagos	8248 km	5125 miles
Japan - Tokyo	10,816 km	6720 miles
China - Beijing Municipality - Beijing	10,862 km	6749 miles
India - Delhi - New Delhi	11,503 km	7147 miles

 

Average Flying Time from Major Cities to Boston

Boston to New Delhi, India The fight time from Boston to New Delhi is about 16 hours and 30 minutes. A major airline operating this route is United Airines. Boston to Glasgow, United Kingdom Most of the flights from Logan International Airport to Glasgow are connecting flights. As a result, flight times vary depending on the routes and stopover destination of the airline. Some flights take about 8 hours, while some are as long as 30 hours. This is inclusive of waiting times at the connecting airports. Boston to Abuja, Nigeria The flight from Logan International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?is a connecting flight through London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom by?British Airways. The total flight time is 15 hours and 50 minutes. Boston to Frankfurt, Germany Getting to the Frankfurt International Airport from Boston could take as long as 37 hours based on the stopover destination and waiting duration at intermediate airports. Boston to Seoul, South Korea One-stop flights between Logan International Airport and Incheon International Airport, Seoul take about 17 hours, while flights with multiple stopover destinations could be as long as 40 hours. Boston to Rome, Italy Flights from Boston to Leonardo Da Vinci Innternnationnal Airport through London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom on Finnnair take about 12 hours and 50 minutes. It takes about 16 hours Virgin Atlantic Airways using the same route.

Moving From Logan International Airport Into Boston City

The Logan International Airport is situated in the eastern area of Boston, about 30 kilometres from downtown Boston. There are a variety of transport options from the airport to downtown Boston including bus, airport accessible van, limousine, Logan Express, Logan Shuttle, MBTA subway and bus, shared van, South Station / trains, taxi, and water transport. However, the best means of transportation is the subway, rail, and buses. There are buses available at the airport to shuffle passengers to the subway station. At the subway station, passengers will find ticket machines where train tickets can be bought. Payments for these tickets can be made via cash or cards. They should then board a train going to Bowdoin. A final stop should be made at the Government Centre and from there they can get to their final destinations in downtown Boston. Passengers who want to avoid road traffic can use the water shuttle and water taxi services. The shuttle services provide scheduled transport from the airport to downtown Boston with the final stop to be made at the Boston harbour. Travellers can make prior reservations for unique services like Limousine services from each terminal at the airport. Calls should be made to the limousine rental service for the advance placement. A 24 hour taxi service is also available at Logan Airport terminals for transport within New England. All areas within a 12-mile radius of downtown Boston are charged a metered rate. Beyond the 12-mile radius the charge is a flat rate.

Getting Around Boston

Boston is a big city and as a result there are a variety of transport options for easy commuting around the area. The Boston transportation system consists of roadways, subways, air, rail and sea mechanisms for both passenger and freight movement in the city. Transport Options in Boston Buses The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is the major bus service operator in Greater Boston. It operates about 177 bus routes in the metropolis. While most of these routes are for local transportation around the metropolis, other bus routes are connected to subways and rail stations. The Bus Rapid Transit system (BRTs) which is operated in one line, also known as the Silver Line, has been implemented to increase the efficiency and speed of buses. Rail There are two unconnected rail networks in Boston. The first one, also known as ?the T? has functions of the generic subway technology, while the other network makes up a part of the North American rail network providing intercity passenger and freight rail services, as well as commuter rail services. The commuter rail system is responsible for bringing people from distant locations like the Rhode Island. The MBTA commuter rail system is the fifth busiest commuter rail system in the United States. There are four city-to-city rail services connecting the Boston Metropolis. All of these rail services are operated by Amtrak. The Boston freight rail system includes two railroads, class I and class II railroads. Passenger Boat System The boat system is also operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. There are a number of ferry routes linking to other destinations in Boston from the Boston Harbor. These include places like the Boston Navy Yard, Quincy, Hull, and Hingham. A few of these services also link to Logan International Airport. Average Costs of Transport Options in Boston Cost of Boarding Buses (Card Payment)

Senior/Tap Local Bus	$0.85
Student Local Bus	$0.85
Adult Rapid Transit	$2.25
Senior/TAP (persons with disabilities) Rapid Transit	$1.10
Student Rapid Transit	$1.10
Local Bus + Rapid Transit + Local Bus	$2.25
Inner Express Bus	$4.00
Outer Express Bus	$5.25

  Ticket/Onboard Cash Fares

Local Bus	?$2.00
Rapid Transit	$2.75
Inner Express Bus	$5.00
Outer Express Bus	?$7.00

  Rail Fares

Commuter Rail Zone 1A	?$2.25
Commuter Rail Zone 1	$6.25
Commuter Rail Zone 2	$6.75
Commuter Rail Zone 3	$7.50
Commuter Rail Zone 4	$8.25
Commuter Rail Zone 5	$9.25
Commuter Rail Zone 6	$10.00
Commuter Rail Zone 7	$10.50
Commuter Rail Zone 8	$11.50
Commuter Rail Zone 9	$12.00
Commuter Rail Zone 10	$12.50
Commuter Rail Interzone 1	$2.75
Commuter Rail Interzone 2	$3.25
Commuter Rail Interzone 3	$3.50
Commuter Rail Interzone 4	$4.00
Commuter Rail Interzone 5	$4.50
Commuter Rail Interzone 6	$5.00
Commuter Rail Interzone 7	$5.50
Commuter Rail Interzone 8	$6.00
Commuter Rail Interzone 9	$6.50
Commuter Rail Interzone 10	$7.00
Commuter Ferry (Hingham/Hull-Boston)	$9.25
Commuter Ferry to Logan Airport (Hingham/Hull-Logan International Airport)	$18.50
Inner Harbor Ferry (Boston-Charlestown)	$3.50
Cross-Harbor Ferry (Long Wharf-Logan International Airport)	$9.25

  Best Means of Transportation In Boston Public transportation is the most suitable means of transportation if travellers intend to spend all the time in the Boston area. Driving inside the metropolis could be a daunting task for a visitor. Parking spaces at the subways are always filled up early and there could be difficulty finding a parking space. Therefore, ?the T? is the ideal means of transportation around. Car Rental Companies in Boston There is a variety of car rental companies to choose from when in Boston. These include Budget Boston Logan Airport Car Rental, Alamo Rent-A-Car, U-Save Car and Truck Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis Car Rental, and Hertz Car Rental. Most of these car rental companies are opened for 24 hours and every day of the week and pre arrangements can also be made before physical appearance at the onsite facility. Staying In Boston Ideal Places To Stay In Boston Cambridge Cambridge is home to two of the world?s foremost universities, Harvard University and MIT, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge offers not only quality education but non-stop entertainment too. From art galleries to theatres, travellers will enjoy an excellent display of fine art, both vintage and contemporary works of artists. They would also get to attend tour concerts by popular music artistes, as well as festivals like the Folk Festival and the Beer Festival. Hotels in Cambridge Royal Sonesta Boston The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel offers a beautiful view of the Charles River. The hotel is only a few minutes from the centre of the city and other cultural, tourism, and commercial areas. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, coffee shop, a swimming pool, and a 24/7 onsite gym facility. Parking spaces are also available for visitors with vehicles. Airport and in-city shuttle services are available for travellers to visit popular locations around the city. The hotel is only a 25 minute drive from the airport. Rooms at the Royal Sonesta Boston could go for as much as $331 for a night. | Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Overlooking Boston Also overlooking the Charles River, Hyatt Regency Cambridge offers exquisite lodging and facilities for business and pleasure travellers. It is only a short distance from the Logan International Airport, Boston. The hotel has about 470 rooms and suites with modern facilities, dining rooms, flexible conference and event centres. Rooms at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel start from prices around $201. Back Bay This is the western part of downtown Boston. Here, travellers will find the Boston Public Library built inn the pre-mordern era. A grand view of the Boston metropolis can be taken from the ancient John Hancock Tower, which is the tallest structure in all of Boston. History od the town can be found at the Museum of Fine Arts and Isabbella Stewart Gardner Museum. Hotels in Back Bay The Westin Copley Place, Boston Travellers, by virtue of staying at The Westin Copley Place, would have access to shopping malls, entertainment and tourism spots on foot. The Westin club features complimentary breakfasts every morning, workout sessions at the fitness studio and relaxation at the spa. Valet parking services are available at a surcharge, as well as the Hertz Rent-A-Car car rental service for pick up and drop off at the hotel. Rooms at The Westin Copley Place start from $337 depending on the type of room. Loews Boston Hotel The Loews Boston Hotel features 222 guestrooms, 2 luxury suites, spaces for events and meetings, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24 hour operated business centre, as well as room and laundry services. This Back Bay hotel is 1.6 kilometres from Fenway Park, and a 6 minute walk from the Boston Back Bay train station. Room prices at the Loews Boston Hotel range from $388 - $841

Great Places to Visit In Boston

There are a couple of tourist attractions in Boston and the following are the most popular tourist centres in the city. Freedom Trail One of the first things to do when in Boston is to visit the two and a half mile long redbrick trail from Boston Common to Bunker Hill, connecting to 16 historic sites. Travellers can walk this path alone or request for a free tour guide from the National Park Service. However, some attractions on the trail make come at an additional cost before entrance can be granted. Fenway Park The park is one of America?s baseball stadiums where the Red Sox plays their home games. Across the street is the Bleacher Bar. During games, the bar becomes filled with a lot of people. This is because the bar has a window overlooking the Fenway Park. As a result, there?s a premium for seating by the bar window. Black Heritage Trail The 1.6 mile Black Heritage Trail, located on Beacon Hill, shows the history of the fight against slavery in Boston. Faneuil Hall Marketplace The Faneuil Hall is as old as 274 years, since 1742. The hall can be found in the centre of downtown Boston. At the Quincy Market, among other stores, travellers can listen to a ranger give history lessons about Faneuil Hall. They can also witness a couple of street performers thrill the crowd gathered in the market. Boston Public Library Initially built as a ?shrine of letters?, the Boston public library is also known as a temple of art and architechture. On some occasions, the library hold events like public readings and musical shows. The Hatch Memorial Shell Organized by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the venue for this outdoor event is the Charles River Esplanade. The shell hosts events like the BBoston Pops Orchestra every year, free concerts, and family picnics.

Cost of Things In Boston

Food			Average Price
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district		$14
Meals in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)		$8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast		$4.90
1 litre (1 qt.) of whole fat milk		$0.93
12 eggs, large		$3.46
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes		$5.37
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese		$8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples		$3.13
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes		$1.74
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket		$2.71
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality		$15
2 litres of Coca-Cola		$1.95
Bread for 2 people for 1 day		$1.94
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Square feet) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area		$2,736
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Square feet) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area		$2,223
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 2 people in 85m2 flat		$199
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Square feet) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area		$2,296
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Square feet) furnished studio in NORMAL area		$1,692
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Square feet) studio		$105
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)		$66
Laundry detergent		$10
Hourly rate for cleaning help		$26
Clothing	Average Price
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar)		$49
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)		$37
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)		$96
1 pair of men?s leather business shoes		$172
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new		$20,099
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas		$0.62
Monthly ticket public transport		$85
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)		$16
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands)		$5.56
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)		$13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml)		$3.24
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml)		$3.82
4 rolls of toilet paper		$4.39
Tube of toothpaste		$2.04
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city		$24
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub		$49
2 tickets to the movies		$25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)		$158
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert		$91
1 cocktail drink in downtown club		$12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city		$5.24
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)		$7
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)		$0.08
1 month of gym membership in business district		$98
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes		$11

 

Tips For Visiting Boston

Safety Tips in Boston Although Boston is generally a safe place to be any time of the year, it is sometimes a different story for visitors who fall victims of thieves and fraudsters. This is not unlike other big cities in the United States and the world at large, and it is therefore advised to stay clear of dark alleys. Travellers, who are yet to know their way around the Boston area, should ensure that they walk in the company of other people. All valuable items should be kept in storage facilities at the hotel. Tips for Exchanging Money in Boston From the Nigerian naira to the British pound or the European euros, travellers can have currencies from their countries of origin changed at certain locations in Boston. It is expected that travellers have a fore knowledge of the current exchange rate of the currencies against the American dollar. Tourists can exchange currency at Travelex Currency Services offices in Boston. Another option is American ATMs tucked in certain locations around the metropolis. This is the most affordable and easiest way to get the American dollar as these machines offer the cheapest exchange rates of other currencies against the dollars. Traditions in Boston A couple of things happen only in the Boston community and nowhere else in the world. Travellers shouldn?t be surprised when they find the people of Boston doing any of the following things: A couple or a family could be found having a picnic in the serene Copley Square inside Boston. On other days, a painter will be found inside the public garden, amidst the lush spread of flowers as he draws an image of whatever part of nature appeals to him. Travellers will also be amazed at how much of a baseball fanatic the people of Boston are. The fans of the local team, Red Sox are often referred to as the Red Sox Nation and their chants can be heard on days when the team has a home game.

Flights From Local Cities In The United States To Boston

There are several airlines operating domestic flights from locations inside the United States to the Logan International Airport, Boston. Ticket prices and flight time depend on the departure city and airline as some airlines may take connecting routes instead of non-stop flights.

Domestic Flights	Airlines	Average Price
Chicago to Boston (ORD - BOS)	American Airlinnes, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Delta Airlines	$120 -
New York to Boston (JFK - BOS)	JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, American Airlines	$116 - $361
Denver to Boston (DEN - BOS)	American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines	$258 - $469
Atlanta to Boston (ATL - BOS)	JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines	$108 - $456
San Francisco to Boston (SFO - BOS)	American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Virgin America	$336 - $592
Miami to Boston (MIA - BOS)	Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines	$147 - $365
Los Angeles to Boston (LAX - BOS)	Spirit Airlines, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines	$279 - $636
Las Vegas to Boston (LAS - BOS)	Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, Virgin America	$198 - $490
Houston to Boston (IAH - BOS)	United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Spirit Airlines,	$136 - $670
Newark to Boston (EWR - BOS)	United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Delta Airlines	$116 - $722

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