Popular in | September | High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
Average price | $1,463 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
Return from | $2,040 | From Auckland Intl to Boston Logan Intl |
One-way from | $1,081 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Boston Logan Intl (BOS) |
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Flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Boston Logan International (BOS) in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, take between 21h and 39h, depending on the length of time spent at layover airports. Most Boston flight deals from New Zealand involve catching a plane from Auckland; although it is possible to book flights originating in provincial airports, the route will likely involve a change in Auckland to catch the flight to Boston anyway, except for a small number of flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
No, there are no direct flights from New Zealand to Boston, but there is a choice of routes. The flights from Auckland take passengers to Boston with a layover in one of the following American airports: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO), or via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Christchurch-Boston route has a layover in Dubai (DXB). Some of the layovers are over 24h, so don’t forget to research options for passengers in transit.
Boston General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, Boston, is only about 5 miles from the city centre. A very cheap option is to jump on the Silver Line bus SL1, which picks passengers up from all terminals and takes them into the downtown area for free; you’ll need to pay around US$ 2 (NZ$ 3) on the return journey. The SL1 takes about 30min, which is relatively fast. A taxi won’t be any faster, but, of course, it is nice to go door-to-door, especially if you have small children or a lot of luggage. Taxi fares vary, but around US$ 30 (NZ$ 44), excluding a tip, is about right to go to a central downtown destination.
Get your bearings by walking the two-mile Freedom Trail through the historic parts of Boston. Think about visiting Fenway Park to see an authentic baseball stadium, practically unchanged since it was built in 1912, or think about tackling the Emerald Necklace, a series of interlinked parks including the huge Boston Common. No visit to Boston is complete without a trip to Harvard, even if only to see how the Ivy League got its name, and if you like the atmosphere, check out Brattles Books, a quirky, independent treasure trove. If all the sightseeing is making you hungry, head to Faneuil Hall Market for a bewildering array of food – including Boston baked beans, lobster rolls and Boston cream pies.
New Zealanders need a passport to travel to the USA, and they must apply for an ESTA before leaving New Zealand. An ESTA, short for Electronic System for Travel Authorization, allows for pre-screening and removes the need for a visa. Apply and pay for your ESTA online. It is valid for two years, unless your passport expires within that time, and is required even for passengers who only enter the US for a short layover.
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.