Boston Logan to Amsterdam Schiphol
3447 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 20m with 9 airlines operating direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Boston Logan
Boston Logan International sits across the harbour from downtown — one of the most central airport locations in the country, just 3 miles from the Financial District. The Silver Line SL1 bus runs free for arriving passengers from each terminal directly to South Station in around 15 minutes; the MBTA Blue Line via the airport shuttle reaches downtown Boston in 25 minutes. JetBlue has its largest base here; Delta and AA add significant capacity, and transatlantic service from Aer Lingus, BA, Virgin and Lufthansa is dense.
Arriving in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Schiphol is 15 km southwest of the city, with frequent trains reaching Centraal Station in 15 minutes for €5.40. KLM, Delta, United and American operate the US-Amsterdam corridor. Schiphol is one of Europe's most efficient connection hubs for onward travel to smaller European cities. Cheapest US fares are late January and February; peak demand is May through August (tulip season + summer).
Who flies BOS to AMS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 7h 20m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 7h 20m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 7h 20m | Economy |
9 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BOS→AMS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Boston to Amsterdam FAQs
Direct flights from Boston Logan (BOS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) take approximately 7h 20m for the 3447-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
9 carriers operate direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus and 4 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the primary international airport for Amsterdam. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.