Boston (BOS) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 187
miles
300
kilometers
162
nautical miles

🕐 51 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SW (231°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
187 299
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
187 299
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
187 281
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
187 281
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
187 374
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
187 281
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?

This short regional flight of 187 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to JFK route connects Boston, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 187 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 231° from Boston.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

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

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 187 miles (300 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to JFK typically take around 51 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 187 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.