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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

30% Trains in Boston are 30% cheaper than in London.

London £2.85

Boston £1.9

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

9% A meal in Boston is 9% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £20

Boston £18.23

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

56% A taxi fare in Boston is 56% cheaper than in London.

London £4.9

Boston £2.14

Coffee Regular cappuccino

24% Coffee is 24% more expensive in Boston than in London.

London £3.73

Boston £4.63

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.27 USD

1 USD = 0.79 GBP

Last checked on 17 November 2024

Distance: 3272 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

Boston airports

Logan International Airport (BOS) How far from city centre: 3 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Boston

How long is the flight from London to Boston?

The flight duration from London to Boston is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

What documentation do I need to fly to Boston from England?

You'll need a passport that's valid for at least six months after the end of your stay in the United States. Additionally, UK citizens can apply through the visa waiver programme (ESTA) online. It's a simple process that costs a nominal fee and is valid for two years. It means you won't need an actual tourist visa to enter the country.

Is there a time change from London to Boston?

Boston is five hours behind London.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Boston?

As with all city breaks, bring good walking shoes to explore all of Boston's fantastic highlights. You'll really feel the seasons here, with warm, pleasant summers and chilly, snowy winters. So, pack appropriate to the time of year, including an umbrella and warm hat in the colder months.

Which airlines fly from London to Boston

Many airlines serve this route on direct flight paths, and the most popular include:

How to find cheap flights from London to Boston

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from London to Boston, hotels and car hire:

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When are the best times to fly from London to Boston

June is when the warm weather begins in earnest, and you haven't yet reached peak season so it's one of the cheapest times to go.
October sees the beautiful Massachusetts autumn colours come out although the weather is still pleasant.
December is also a quieter time to visit, and you'll be able to visit the Boston Christmas Market and Illuminate Parade for festive fun.

Airports in London

London is served by a number of international airports although the majority of direct flights depart from Heathrow and Gatwick.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is very well served by a wide range of transport options to match your requirements.

How to get to the airport:

By Tube – Alight at the stations for Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, Heathrow Terminal 4, or Heathrow Terminal 5, all on the Piccadilly line. From central London, it takes around 45 minutes to get to the airport.
By train – riding on the Heathrow Express, it's just 15 to 30 minutes to Heathrow from Paddington Station.
By taxi – it takes roughly 30 or 40 minutes, but do allow more time for rush hour traffic.
By coach – you'll depart at Victoria Coach Station, and can expect the trip to take around 35 minutes or longer in rush hour.

Services: Heathrow Airport is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you can make use of unlimited free Wi-Fi. There are baby changing facilities and a number of smoking areas marked outside the terminals. As it's such a big airport, you'll have no trouble finding many opportunities to shop and dine before the flight.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is also close to the centre of London.

How to get to the airport:

By train – take the Gatwick Express from London Victoria station to the airport in only 30 minutes.
By coach – at Victoria Coach Station, you can board services which take around 90 minutes.
By taxi – it can take up to two hours, although this can be longer in rush hour.

Services: Gatwick is open 24 hours a day, and offers 90 minutes' free Wi-Fi. You'll locate baby changing services, several smoking areas outside the terminals, and a wide selection of shops and restaurants.

Airports in Boston

Boston's main airport is known as Logan International, and it's one of the United States' major air hubs.

Useful information about Logan International Airport

How to get to the airport:

By subway – Travel on the free Massport Shuttle to Airport Station connecting you to the Blue Line. The subway itself takes just 10 minutes to reach the downtown area.
By coach – Silver Line buses offer a free service to South Station in central Boston.
By taxi – with little traffic, it takes only around 15 minutes to drive downtown from the airport.

What to do and visit in Boston

Walk the historic Freedom Trail and discover many of the city's iconic sights.
Stroll along Beacon Hill and admire the gorgeous Victorian houses.
Snap a photo of the stunning skyline at Boston Harbor.
Catch a baseball game at Fenway Park.
See the seat of local power at the Massachusetts State House.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Boston

How long does the flight take to go from London to Boston?

The total flight time between London and Boston is of around 07:35 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,408 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from London to Boston at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Boston is 127£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Boston expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Boston costs an average of 2.14 GBP, 56% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.90 GBP, while train tickets costs 33% less in Boston: 1.90 GBP against 2.85 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.23 GBP in Boston, 9% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 24% more expensive in Boston, with an average of 4.63 GBP , while in London the coffee costs 3.73 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Boston?

The most popular months to book a trip from London to Boston are July, June and May, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Boston?

The best time of the year to go to Boston when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Boston from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Boston.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Boston?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Boston compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Boston's temperatures can go up to 32.68 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -13.69 ºC in Boston, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Boston have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Boston?

The main airport route flying between London and Boston is: Heathrow (LHR) to Logan International Airport (BOS). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Virgin Atlantic. British Airways. Delta Air Lines. Alternatively, you can find London - Boston flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Logan International Airport (BOS) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Marabu Airlines. Norwegian Air Shuttle. null.

Airlines with indirect flights from London to Boston are:

Aer Lingus, stopping in Dublin for 75 minutes minimum.

Wowair, with 115 minutes scale in Reykjavik.
British Airways, with 75 minutes scale in Dublin.

Logan International Airport - Latest customer reviews

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Flight Duration 7 h and 35 m Flights between London and Boston take, on average, 7 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £127 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Boston found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Stansted The airport Stansted is the departure airport operating flights between London and Boston

Arriving Airport Logan International Airport Flights departing London with Boston as destination arrive at Logan International Airport