Boston (BOS) to Houston (HOU)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,607

miles

2,587

kilometers

1,397

nautical miles

🕐 3h 34m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (245°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,607	+964	2,571 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,607	+964	2,571 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,607	+804	2,411 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,607	+804	2,411 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,607	+1,607	3,214 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,607	+804	2,411 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Boston to Houston would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 34m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to HOU route connects Boston, United States with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,607 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 245° from Boston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to William P Hobby Airport is 1,607 miles (2,587 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BOS to HOU typically take around 3h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,607 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.