Cheap flights Boston (BOS) to New York (LGA)
Boston to New York is a 224-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 $36.
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Search BOS → LGANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | BOS → LGA | $121 | $144 | $265 |
| Cheapest combo | PVD → LGA | $114 | $114 | $229 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$36. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Boston
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS — Boston | 2.9 mi / 5m | $113 | $121 | $234 |
| MHT — Manchester | 51.8 mi / 52m | $82 | $136 | $218 |
| PVD — Providence | 56.8 mi / 55m | $84 | $114 | $198 |
Arrival airports near New York
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from BOS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $31 | $121 | $152 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $31 | $132 | $163 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $42 | $117 | $159 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 224 miles, 3h 44m, and an estimated $39 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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