Quick Answer
JetBlue dominates Boston-Florida with the most nonstops and best UM experience. Southwest is cheapest ($100 fee). Flight time is 3-3.5 hours depending on destination. Search BOS-Florida →
Florida Destinations from Boston
| Florida Airport | Best For | Flight Time | Top Airline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando (MCO) | Disney, theme parks | 3h 15m | JetBlue, Southwest |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | South Florida beaches | 3h 30m | JetBlue, Spirit |
| Miami (MIA) | Miami area | 3h 30m | American, Delta |
| Tampa (TPA) | Gulf Coast, Busch Gardens | 3h 15m | JetBlue, Southwest |
| West Palm Beach (PBI) | Palm Beach area | 3h 20m | JetBlue |
Airlines Flying Boston to Florida for UMs
| Airline | UM Ages | Fee (each way) | Florida Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 5-14 | $150 | MCO, FLL, TPA, PBI, JAX |
| Southwest | 5-11 | $100 | MCO, FLL, TPA |
| Delta | 5-14 | $150 | MCO, MIA, FLL, TPA |
| American | 5-14 | $150 | MIA, MCO |
| Spirit | 5-14 | $150 | FLL, MCO |
Best Airline for Boston-Florida UMs
Best Overall: JetBlue
JetBlue is perfect for Boston-Florida:
- Boston is a JetBlue focus city - tons of Florida nonstops
- Free WiFi keeps kids connected
- Seatback entertainment with cartoons/movies
- Unlimited free snacks
- Most legroom in coach
Best Budget: Southwest
- $100/way vs $150 = $100 savings round trip
- No change fees
- Two free checked bags
- Ages 5-11 only
The Grandparent Route
Boston-Florida is THE grandparent route. Snowbird grandparents in Florida + families in Boston = lots of UM travel.
- School breaks: Book early for Feb/April/summer
- JetBlue tip: T5 at JFK is their hub but BOS is a focus city
- Pack light layers: Boston cold → Florida hot
How to Book
- JetBlue: 1-800-538-2583
- Southwest: 1-800-435-9792
- Delta: 1-800-325-8847
- American: 1-800-433-7300
- Spirit: 1-855-728-3555
