Flying into Beautiful Cambridge

The Rich City History of Cambridge

Cambridge, originally called Newtowne, was founded in the early 1600s, and boasts a history steeped in details about the birth of the United States. It took over 200 years before the three distinct and different villages of Cambridge officially became a single city.

Cambridge is filled with museums and historical attractions, like Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, and the Cambridge Historical Tours, which feature tour guides dressed in colonial garb.

Go to the Theater in Cambridge

Cambridge also has a rich performance culture. See a show at Sanders Theatre, the American Repertory Theater, or the Brattle Theater.

When to Visit

Because of the brisk northern winter, from January to March is the best time to travel to Cambridge if you are looking for great deals. With multiple universities in the city, watch out for events like commencement, which quickly fill up nearby hotels.

Where to Fly

The best airport to use when traveling to Cambridge is Boston Logan International Airport. Located 6 miles from Cambridge, Logan Airport offers multiple transportation options to travelers for cheap or free.

Finding your Cambridge Flight Deals

Over 100 US and international airports offer nonstop flights to and from Logan Airport, and you can find over 40 popular airlines using the Boston runways, like Jet Blue, United, and Delta. Use Hipmunk to compare flight times with a visual map, so you can find the best flight for your trip to Cambridge. 

Getting to Cambridge

The Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit offers free transportation to and from the airport, and will take you into Cambridge. It operates from 5:30AM to 12:30PM, so if your flight lands in the middle of the night, you will want to grab a taxi.

Another option to get to Cambridge from the airport is the MBTASubway, which costs $2.50 for a ride to Cambridge, and which takes between 30 and 40 minutes.

Plan your Trip with Hipmunk

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