Explore America's Freedom Trail with flights to Boston

Flights to Boston: practical information

Cheap airlines to Boston

There is a whole world to discover in the USA but the country's history starts in the north-east. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is where you'll touch down on flights to Boston. There are few direct flights to Boston. From London, the cheapest Boston flights have one stopover, often in Washington DC.

When to book flights to Boston

Let's just say that most visitors don't buy cheap flight tickets to Boston for the weather! Even in summer, the days can be hot but often rainy. Spring and winter tend to be perfect for visiting, snow adds to the city's charm.

• Peak season: Summer, despite unpredictable weather.
• Low season: Spring and autumn.

Flight duration

Flights to Boston from London take around 8 hours.

Experience Boston: what to see, what to do

Boston is home to the great American revolution, this is where it all started. The country's first immigrants arrived here from all over the Europe, multiculturalism lives here. And let's not forget Harvard University, just a quick trip away with a Boston car hire!

Essentials in Boston

Old State House: The Boston Massacre occurred here in 1770. The old town hall is one of the most important buildings historically in the city. Today it features a very interesting museum, a must-stop while you're on holidays in Boston.

Old South Meeting House: This building was once a church but it was also the place where the Boston Tea Party met in 1773. This is where the historical American Revolutionary War started. Today, it's a museum.

Old North Church: This is the oldest church in Boston. It was built in 1723 and is famous for its role in the war of independence. From here messages were sent to the cities of Lexington and Concord to warn them about the English.

Paul Revere's House: This is the colonial home of the patriot and American hero, Paul Revere. He set out on a midnight ride in 1775, a ride forever immortalised in Henry Longfellow's poem, Paul Revere's Ride.

Find more information on City of Boston.

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