Flights from Glasgow to Boston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Reykjavik
- 11h 10m
- two tickets, via Dublin
- $531
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 3,030 mi (4,877 km)
fastest
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
11h 10m
with the connection
Via Dublin
Ireland
11h 12m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $531
Via New York
United States
11h 52m
with the connection
Glasgow to New York
flight 7h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Boston: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Boston
flight 1h 17m
Via Toronto
Canada
12h 6m
with the connection
Glasgow to Toronto
flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Boston: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Boston
flight 1h 41m
two ticketsfrom $707
Via London
12h 15m
with the connection
Glasgow to London
flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Boston: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Boston
flight 7h 40m
two ticketsfrom $534
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Glasgow to cities closest to Boston
Glasgow to New York
New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 7h 35m
Glasgow to Toronto
Toronto: 430 mi (692 km) from Boston, flight 7h 25m
from $539
Glasgow to Reykjavik
Reykjavik: 2,431 mi (3,913 km) from Boston, flight 2h 25m
Glasgow to Tiree
Tiree: 2,924 mi (4,705 km) from Boston, flight 1h
Glasgow to Derry
Derry: 2,924 mi (4,706 km) from Boston, flight 50m
Glasgow to Islay
Islay: 2,956 mi (4,758 km) from Boston, flight 40m
from $218
To Boston from cities closest to Glasgow
Dublin to Boston
Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 12m
from $329
Shannon to Boston
Shannon: 289 mi (465 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 5m
London to Boston
London: 345 mi (555 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 40m
from $351
Amsterdam to Boston
Amsterdam: 442 mi (711 km) from Glasgow, flight 7h 56m
from $413
Paris to Boston
Paris: 558 mi (898 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 5m
from $465
Frankfurt to Boston
Frankfurt: 667 mi (1,073 km) from Glasgow, flight 8h 23m
from $410
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Boston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Reykjavik.
What is the fastest way to fly from Glasgow to Boston?
Via Reykjavik: 2h 25m to the connection, 5h 45m after it, about 11h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Glasgow to Boston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $531. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Glasgow and Boston?
Reykjavik (11h 10m total), Dublin (11h 12m total), New York (11h 52m total), Toronto (12h 6m total) and London (12h 15m total).
How far is Boston from Glasgow?
3,030 mi (4,877 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.