Cheapest airport near Boston
5 commercial airports fall within about 2 hours of Boston. The nearest one is rarely the cheapest one — a real answer depends on your specific route and travel date, since airfare and airport competition vary a lot by destination. Below is the honest starting point: drive time, parking, and hub size for each, all modeled estimates.
| Airport | Drive from downtown | Est. drive cost | Parking/day | Hub size | Low-cost carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS — Boston Logan Intl | 2.9 mi / 5m | $1 | $28 | Large hub | Yes |
| MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional | 51.8 mi / 52m | $9 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
| PVD — Rhode Island T.F. Green | 56.8 mi / 55m | $10 | $16 | Medium hub | Yes |
| BDL — Bradley Intl | 103.8 mi / 1h 39m | $18 | $16 | Medium hub | Yes |
| PWM — Portland Intl Jetport | 114.3 mi / 1h 49m | $20 | $16 | Small hub | Yes |
See it priced for a real route
Boston → Washington (BOS→WAS)Boston → San Francisco (BOS→SFO)Washington National → Boston (DCA→BOS)Boston → New York (BOS→LGA)Boston → Washington (BOS→DCA)Boston → Los Angeles (BOS→LAX)Boston → Philadelphia (BOS→PHL)
Start a search — ground costs are modeled estimates (29 mpg, $3.35/gal, per-airport parking). Ranking is price/time only.