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— BOS
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Boston that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Thu 26/215:50AKL - BOS
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 28/219:33BOS - AKL
2 stops43h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,702
Mon 19/115:50AKL - BOS
1 stop27h 02mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/111:42BOS - AKL
1 stop24h 13mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$2,010
Sat 17/108:00AKL - BOS
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/106:00BOS - AKL
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,050
Mon 19/114:35AKL - BOS
2 stops22h 19mDelta
Mon 26/107:15BOS - AKL
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/12$2,099
Thu 5/219:55AKL - BOS
2 stops21h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/214:20BOS - AKL
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,100
Tue 24/215:50AKL - BOS
1 stop20h 57mQantas Airways
Tue 10/316:03BOS - AKL
1 stop23h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,170
Thu 5/213:20AKL - BOS
1 stop23h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/208:00BOS - AKL
1 stop31h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,714
Wed 25/215:50AKL - BOS
1 stop24h 19mQantas Airways
Tue 10/314:36BOS - AKL
1 stop24h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,170
Wed 25/213:20AKL - BOS
1 stop25h 09mQantas Airways
Sun 8/314:36BOS - AKL
1 stop24h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,170

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Find the latest flights to Boston in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Return from

$1,702

One-way from

$856

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,480
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 75h 52m total
  • Auckland to Boston
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 32m total
  • Auckland to Boston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in December 2025

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Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

15:50-06:05

1 stop32h 15m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 28/2

19:33-09:10

2 stops43h 37m

$1,702

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

13:20-18:59

1 stop23h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/2

08:00-09:55

1 stop31h 55m

$1,714

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

15:50-00:52

1 stop27h 02m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 26/1

11:42-05:55

1 stop24h 13m

$2,010

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

08:00-05:00

2 stops39h 00m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 24/1

06:00-13:35

2 stops37h 35m

$2,050

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-18:54

2 stops22h 19m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 26/1

07:15-08:35

2 stops31h 20m

$2,099

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

19:55-23:49

2 stops21h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/2

14:20-09:10

2 stops24h 50m

$2,100

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/2

15:50-18:47

1 stop20h 57m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/3

16:03-08:10

1 stop23h 07m

$2,170

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/2

15:50-22:09

1 stop24h 19m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/3

14:36-08:10

1 stop24h 34m

$2,170

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/2

13:20-20:29

1 stop25h 09m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 8/3

14:36-08:10

1 stop24h 34m

$2,170

AucklandBoston

AKL - BOS

AKLBOS

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-09:32

2 stops37h 32m

$856

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Reviews of airlines servicing Boston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Boston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Boston. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

FAQs about flying to Boston

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Boston?

    Booking a flight to Boston Logan Intl (BOS) is your only option if you intend on flying to Boston. It is only a 4.2 km journey from Logan Intl to Boston’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Boston if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Boston on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Boston?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Boston.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Boston?

    Boston Logan Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Boston. One-way flights to Boston Logan Intl typically cost $96, while return flights cost around $879.

  • How much is a return flight to Boston?

    A return flight to Boston will typically cost around $883, however they can be found for as little as $879.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Boston depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Boston, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 36 minutes).

  • Does Boston Logan Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Boston Logan Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Boston Logan Intl?

    Yes. Boston Logan Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Boston Logan Airport is the closest property to Boston Logan Intl (0.0 km away from Boston Logan Intl).

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