Airport Guide

Airports in Massachusetts

Book a flight to Massachusetts and be part of history. From Paul Revere to the New England Patriots, it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the Massachusetts hype.

People booking flights to Massachusetts are in for a heavy dose of history. Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Paul Revere’s famous ride took place from Boston to Lexington, the Boston Tea Party started taxation without representation around the nation, and Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to abolish slavery. The Bay State continues to be a political hot-spot and travelers booking flights to Massachusetts will be immersed in history, legends and legacies.

Massachusetts flights arrive in Boston, the state’s capital city and the start of the Freedom Trail. From Boston, visitors can board trains, rent cars, or board additional Massachusetts flights to other regions of the state or throughout New England. Don’t make Massachusetts a short trip – take a moment and celebrate the nation’s history and achievements by exploring the state to its fullest. 

Chances are visitors will book return flights to Massachusetts before even leaving the state.

Find flights to Massachusetts

Back to top

Massachusetts Climate

Massachusetts has cold winters and warm to sticky hot summers. July and August temperatures can reach the low 90s, but this is also the high tourist season and Massachusetts flights and accommodations can be pricey. September and October are typically mild and sunny. November is the start of winter, which lasts through February. January temperatures can go down to the low 20s and teens. The average snowfall is 42 inches, with most of it falling in the central and western regions.The coast is milder in winter and cooler in summer. The Berkshires are cooler year-round.

Back to top

Getting Around Massachusetts

Massachusetts is well-serviced by public transportation. Trains and buses leave from Boston to the north shore, central and western Massachusetts, and the south shore. There is also bus and ferry service to Cape Cod, ferry service to Nantucket and Cuttyhunk, and Nantucket Airlines offers Massachusetts flights from Hyannis to Nantucket.

Once at your destination, walking is generally the preferred method for seeing the sights. To cover distance quickly in Boston, take the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA or the “T”). The T is second only to taking a cab for getting around Boston and Cambridge and parts of Brookline.

Bicycling is also popular throughout the state, although it can be risky in city traffic. Provincetown has the Province Lands Bike Trail that is difficult but has great scenery. Cambridge is more bicycle friendly with bike lanes on most roads.

Martha’s Vineyard has heavy traffic in the summer and provides shuttles, buses, and bikes to get you around the island.

Driving around the state is always an option. Try to avoid driving in the cities as Massachusetts drivers are as rude as they are reputed to be, and especially try to avoid rush hour.

Back to top

Search by date

* Required

Ticket Type
Link to Calendar
Link to Calendar

Top flight deals

Cheap flights to Massachusetts

Hartford (BDL) to Boston (BOS)
from$345RTwith Expedia
Hartford (BDL) to Boston (BOS)
from$552RTwith Hotwire

In-flight Reading

Little Women

Louisa May AlcottAlcott was born in Concord and her famous book is based on her experiences as a child growing up in the city.

Fasting, Feasting

Anita DesaiThe novel tells of one summer in the lives of an Indian brother and sister. The eldest daughter looks after her parents, while her brother spends the vacation with a suburban American family in Massachusetts.

The Human Stain

Philip RothA college professor at a university in the Berkshires is accused of racism and is forced to resign.

Death of a Salesman

Arthur MillerThe famous play by Miller is set in Boston and New York.

Travel Tips

Read expert tips on getting the most out of travel

Airline and Air Travel Information
Airport Security
Getting Bumped
Airline Upgrade Guide
Find the Best Airfare Deals
Fat-Finger Fares
Alternate Airports
Last-minute Airfares 101
Booking Flights by Phone
International Travel Tips
Embassies and Consulates Abroad
Trip Planning
Timing Your Trip
Airport Amusements

More travel tips

Contributors to this guide: Word Travels, World Airport Guide, Cheapflights

Contributors

Close

Wordtravels.com

Destination guides to countries and cities worldwide www.wordtravels.com

World Airport Guides

Guide to more than 200 airports around the world www.worldairportguide.com

Cheapflights.com

Cheap airline tickets to domestic and worldwide destinations www.cheapflights.com

Newsletter Pop up box
Close
  • Looking for cheap flights to Massachusetts?
Sign up for our weekly newsletters to see deals
as they break