London (LHR) ↔ Boston (BOS)

The quick hop across the Atlantic from London to America's historic intellectual capital. JetBlue's Mint service has raised the bar on this route with incredible premium economy options, while British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer frequent departures. Perfect for academics, business travelers, and anyone wanting to explore New England without the full journey to New York.

Estimated Flight Time

6½–7 hours

Distance

5,260 km

Flight Frequency

10+ daily flights

Highest comfort rating

JetBlue

Airbus A321LR

Rating: 4.1

Best for tall travelers

JetBlue

Airbus A321LR

Seat pitch: 32"

Widest seat

Delta Air Lines

Airbus A330-300

Seat width: 18"

Lowest comfort rating

British Airways

Boeing 787-9

Rating: 3.7

Economy Class Flight Options

Airline Aircraft Seat pitch Seat width Recline Layout Rating
British Airways Airbus A380-800 31" 17.5" 6" 3-4-3 4.0
British Airways Boeing 787-9 31" 17.3" 5" 3-3-3 3.7
Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 31" 17.4" 5" 2-4-2 3.7
Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 31" 17.5" 5" 3-3-3 3.8
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 31" 18" 5" 2-4-2 4.0
American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER 31" 17" 6" 3-4-3 3.8
JetBlue Airbus A321LR 32" 18" 4.5" 3-3 4.1
United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER 31" 17.3" 5" 2-3-2 3.7