Boston Flights and Travel Guide

Don’t let the skyscrapers fool you – Boston is famous for its old brick buildings and narrow walkways that recall centuries of American history. Book flights to Boston during the spring and you’ll be welcomed by blooming flowers in the Boston Public Gardens. Spring also signals the start to baseball season so plan a trip to Fenway Park and cheer on the Boston Red Sox. Reserve a rental car when you book your Boston flight and drive the coastline south to Cape Cod for some of the best New England beaches, or north to Maine for awe-inspiring colors in fall. Cheap flights to Boston are usually found during the winter months, when the snow is heavy and the wind is cold. Whatever season you book your flight to Boston, you’re sure to leave this quaint New England city with a lifetime of memories.

What most visitors love about Boston is that it truly is a “walking city.”  Book your Boston flights, grab your best pair of walking shoes and get ready to hit the city streets. Take a tip from Bostonians: the quickest way to see the city is by following the red brick path known as the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile walking trail of the city that makes stops at 16 historic sites. Along the Freedom Trail, tourists will encounter museums, churches, graveyards, ships and historic markers that help recreate the history of our nation starting with the American Revolution.

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Boston Climate

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When to Fly to Boston

With Boston quickly becoming the Hollywood of the East, jet-setters booking Boston airfare often find themselves hobnobbing with celebrities in town for film shoots. But that's not all. Thanks to being rich in arts and history, Boston is packed with cultured, in-the-know visitors year-round - but those booking Boston flights in September and October get to experience the glorious fall foliage. And, of course, sports fans book Boston cheap flights to watch their home teams face off against the world-champion Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots.

Peak Season:

The best time to fly to Boston is during the spring and fall months. The weather is perfect, the city is in full swing and most of the tourists have gone home. You might not get the cheapest flight to Boston during this time, but you'll be experiencing the city at its best. Find flights to Boston in the fall so you can take a drive through New England and watch the colors change. Flights to Boston in the Spring are generally more expensive because the tourist season is ramping up.

Off Season:

Boston gets cold in the winter, but if you're looking for cheap flights to Boston, traveling in the winter is your best bet.

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Getting Downtown Boston

The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (The ‘T’) provides regular bus and subway services to the city. Taxis are available outside all terminals; the trip to downtown Boston is quick and costs at minimum $15-$25, depending on where you’re headed and how long you sit in traffic.

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Getting Around Boston

Getting around Boston is easy on the city’s subway system. Sure, it’s the oldest in the nation, but the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (The “T”), hits all hotspots in the Boston city area. For those wanting to escape the city life for a day, the T commuter rail trains take tourists as far north as Maine and as far south as Providence, Rhode Island. For the eager traveler, after your flight to Boston arrives at Logan International Airport, hop on the subway at the airport station and take the train right into downtown Boston.

The T operates on a Charlie Card system – T travelers purchase a card and place money on the card for access into the various subway terminals. Passes can be purchased on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Subway passes can be purchased at Logan International Airport after your Boston flight.

Taxis are plentiful in Boston, and an easy way to get around the city in a hurry, but prepare to spend a lot on cab fare. Licensed cabs are best found at cabstands usually near hotels or major destination points. Taxis can also be reserved by phone; they are metered and provide receipts.

Travelers new to Boston should not attempt to navigate the city by car. Boston is a motorist's nightmare and is best left to those who know the city well. When booking Boston flights and accommodations, check with hotel and see about an airport shuttle. Most hotels near the airport provide a shuttle services for travelers flying into Boston.

If you want to venture out to other cities in New England, renting a car is a good option. Rental car companies can be found at points throughout the city or at the airport. If you’re traveling to Boston during a peak time, plan to reserve a car at the same time you book your Boston flight.

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Boston Insider Information

• The Boston Common (the Common) is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, five parks spread over 1000 acres and 5 miles. The Necklace is the only remaining intact linear park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. Next to the Common is the Public Garden, the country’s first public botanical garden. It’s also home to the bronze statues of Mrs. Mallard and her children from Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey.
• Walking the Freedom Trail takes you to 16 historic sites (only a few of which charge admission), including the site of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere House, Black Heritage Trail, Old North Church, and USS Constitution. The 2.5-mile walk can be done as a self-guided tour or with a tour guide dressed in period costume.
• Bostonians are fervent and passionate sports fans. With the Red Sox, New England Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, and Revolution, there’s always a game somewhere. Some consider catching the Sox at a night game at Fenway Park to be a spiritual experience. If you plan to go to a game while you’re in town, it’s a good idea to get your tickets online before you arrive.
• Finding a Boston address is no easy task; there’s no pattern to the layout of the streets, too few street signs, and, if the address is downtown, Big Dig detours. The best solution is to call and get directions. If the directions are for the subway, make sure to ask which exit to take as most stations have multiple exits that send you off in different directions.
• A Boston CityPass will get you to the head of the line at several of the more popular attractions, and, if you’re planning on using the T, a Boston Visitor Pass may save you money too. Another option is the comprehensive Go Boston Card that includes attraction, transportation, dining, and shopping discounts. You can purchase the passes online or at Boston locations specified on the respective web site.
• Smokers, be prepared to light up only when you’re outside. In Boston and Cambridge (and many other Massachusetts towns) smoking is banned in all indoor public and work places, including bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

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Boston Airports

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