Cheap flights Boston (BOS) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Boston to Los Angeles is a 3057-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Boston is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $25.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | BOS → LAX | $611 | $153 | $764 |
| Cheapest combo | PVD → LAX | $615 | $124 | $739 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$25. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Boston
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS — Boston | 2.9 mi / 5m | $113 | $611 | $724 |
| MHT — Manchester | 51.8 mi / 52m | $82 | $685 | $767 |
| PVD — Providence | 56.8 mi / 55m | $84 | $615 | $699 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from BOS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $611 | $651 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $634 | $674 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $694 | $746 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 3057 miles, 2d 3h, and an estimated $537 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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