Portland to Boston

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

JetBlue is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.7/10.In economy, JetBlue's Core (A321LR) leads the field with a 5.7/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best economy:strong pick

Fly JetBlue. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Airlines label their premium cabin differently on this route. Alaskaflies First Class (recliner). JetBlueflies Business Class (suite). Check both tabs to compare all options.

Suite with door · 1-1 · 58" pitchOften delayedValue farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR (1:0.8), Capital One (1:0.6), Citi TYP

7.7

Very good

Seat 8.0·Amenity 7.2

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Data verified June 2026

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Airlines on this route

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Route insights

JetBlue is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 7.7/10.
In economy, JetBlue's Core (A321LR) leads the field with a 5.7/10.
Alaska is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.

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Frequently asked

Which is better in economy: Alaska or JetBlue on PDX-BOS?

Core (JetBlue Airways, A321LR) beats Main Cabin (Alaska Airlines, 737-900ER) in economy, scoring 5.7/10 vs 4.4. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-C only.

What are the best seats in Alaska First Class on PDX-BOS?

Best: Row 1 for maximum legroom. Window seats in rows 1-2 are quiet and private. Avoid: Row 4 (last row of first) may have limited meal choices due to service order. 41-inch pitch is among the best domestic first class products in the US. No seatback IFE screens; stream to personal devices via Gogo 2Ku Wi-Fi. USB-A and AC outlet under center armrest. Free for T-Mobile customers. Pre-order meals system with limited choices.

What are the best seats in Alaska Main Cabin on PDX-BOS?

Best: Exit row seats (row 15/16) offer extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (34) has limited recline and is near the lavatory. Middle seats throughout. Standard domestic economy with 31-inch pitch. USB-A and AC power at every seat. No seatback screens; entertainment streams to personal devices. Boeing Sky Interior with larger overhead bins. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.

What are the best seats in JetBlue Mint on PDX-BOS?

Best: 1A and 1F are both Mint Studios with extra shoulder width, a secondary buddy seat that extends the bed area, and the largest screen in the cabin at 22 inches Avoid: Neither Studio seat has meaningful disadvantages; both are the premium pick Mint Studios cost an upcharge over standard Mint Suites. The buddy seat folds out to extend the sleeping surface and can seat a companion during meal service. Studio passengers get the same meal service as Suites.

What are the best seats in JetBlue Core on PDX-BOS?

Best: Even More Space rows 14-17 offer 35-37 inches of pitch for an upcharge. Exit rows provide up to 41 inches. Avoid: Last rows (30-31) near the rear galley and lavatory. Middle seats (B, E) in any row. JetBlue economy on transatlantic flights includes complimentary snacks, drinks, and a meal. All passengers get free unlimited WiFi and seatback IFE with 10.1-inch screens. Even More Space seats are a separate purchase with extra legroom. Power includes AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Exit row seats on the A320/A321 family offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.