Cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental to Boston Logan from $149
Updated 2026-09-03
1595 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 37m with 5 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Boston Logan (BOS). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
Arriving in Boston
Boston Logan is 3 miles from downtown Boston — the closest big-city airport in the country to its city centre. The Silver Line bus runs free for arriving passengers from each terminal directly to South Station in 15 minutes. Fares to Boston peak around college move-in (late August), graduation (May) and during the Marathon (April); January and February are cheapest, though weather disruption is significant.
Who flies IAH to BOS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 37m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 37m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 37m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 37m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 37m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Houston to Boston FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Boston Logan (BOS) take approximately 3h 37m for the 1595-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Boston Logan (BOS): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Boston Logan (BOS) is the primary international airport for Boston. 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.