Statistics on Los Angeles -Boston flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Boston (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Boston from Los Angeles airport is $ 419 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 322 (in september) and $ 546 (in december), which is a saving of $ 98 or a surplus of $ 128 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $387 to $443 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Boston before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Boston plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Boston from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 322, saving $ 98 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 419). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 546).
Flight Los Angeles -Boston: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 238 | $ 345 | good price |
| February | $ 238 | $ 362 | good price |
| March | $ 311 | $ 412 | fair price |
| April | $ 356 | $ 473 | fair price |
| May | $ 321 | $ 396 | fair price |
| June | $ 424 | $ 509 | high price |
| July | $ 404 | $ 496 | high price |
| August | $ 329 | $ 392 | fair price |
| September | $ 243 | $ 322 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 271 | $ 350 | good price |
| November | $ 298 | $ 424 | fair price |
| December | $ 402 | $ 546 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Boston
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Boston range from $110 to $774. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $111 to $166), 2% at the maximum price (from $719 to $774). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $387 to $443 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Boston flight
There are 7 companies that serve Los Angeles from Boston airport: jetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, United, Delta, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, jetBlue was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Boston route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Boston flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 33 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Boston flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $30. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $41.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Boston to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Boston on a sunday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Los Angeles -Boston
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Boston | 10-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 224 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 03-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 189 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 08-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 191 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 13-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 191 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 16-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 184 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 19-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 197 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 20-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 195 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 24-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 214 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 25-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 223 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 17-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 206 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Boston to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Boston flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Boston, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 360 $, which is a saving of 59 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (98 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Boston flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 276 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 288), 3 to 4 months ($ 332), 7 to 8 months ($ 323) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 308 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 318), 3 to 4 months ($ 322) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 370 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 377), 3 to 4 months ($ 393) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 438 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 448), 6 to 7 months ($ 447), 7 to 8 months ($ 458), 8 to 9 months ($ 471) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 360 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 386), 3 to 4 months ($ 377), 5 to 6 months ($ 396), 7 to 8 months ($ 382) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 418 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 458), 1 to 2 months ($ 478), 5 to 6 months ($ 499), 6 to 7 months ($ 459), 7 to 8 months ($ 459), 8 to 9 months ($ 471), 10 to 11 months ($ 488) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 401 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 407), 2 to 3 months ($ 464), 7 to 8 months ($ 459), 8 to 9 months ($ 477), 9 to 10 months ($ 448) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 260 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 305), 2 to 3 months ($ 313) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 216 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 294), 2 to 3 months ($ 229), 3 to 4 months ($ 267), 4 to 5 months ($ 321) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 219 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 262), 3 to 4 months ($ 285), 4 to 5 months ($ 326) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 312 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 355), 3 to 4 months ($ 359) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 422 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 468), 3 to 4 months ($ 521), 9 to 10 months ($ 517) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Boston are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Los Angeles to Boston: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 364 $204 to $689 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 261 $180 to $423 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 333 $180 to $551 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 354 $244 to $631 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 382 $235 to $592 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 364 $229 to $511 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 423 $245 to $669 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 387 $241 to $670 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 353 $286 to $444 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 279 $278 to $281 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Boston. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!