Travelling from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Logan International Airport (BOS): what you need to know
The timezone in Boston is UTC-4, which is three hours behind Praia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RAI to BOS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Joao Paulo II Airport is a sought-after stop between RAI and BOS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Logan International Airport (BOS)
Right now, R 5,283 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,865. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from RAI to BOS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RAI to BOS.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
51.1% of flights leaving from Nelson Mandela International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Nelson Mandela International Airport from central Praia, it'll take about 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RAI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Logan International Airport (BOS)
If you're landing on a late Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BOS:
Grab a Logan International Airport rental car and discover Boston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Logan International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Logan International Airport (BOS) to central Boston
BOS is located at One Harborside Drive.
Logan International Airport to the centre of Boston has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Logan International Airport (BOS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Boston in May.
Lock in your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Logan International Airport for July if you want to go to Boston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RAI to BOS in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
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