Boston (BOS) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 184
miles
297
kilometers
160
nautical miles
🕐 51 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SW (234°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 184 | 294 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 184 | 294 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 184 | 276 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 184 | 276 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 184 | 368 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 184 | 276 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?
A round trip between Boston and New York earns you 368 base miles - that's 1% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The BOS to LGA route connects Boston, United States with New York, United States. This short-haul flight covers 184 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 234° from Boston.
🛫 About BOS
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 184 miles (297 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to LGA typically take around 51 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 184 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.