If you live in the South Shore, Cape Cod, Providence, or southern Massachusetts, you have a genuine choice between two major airports: Boston Logan (BOS) and T.F. Green International (PVD) in Warwick, Rhode Island. Each has real advantages depending on your situation.
The Case for Providence Airport
T.F. Green is significantly smaller and easier to navigate than Logan. Security lines are shorter (often dramatically so), parking is cheaper, and the overall experience is less stressful. For travelers who dread large airports, PVD is a genuine relief.
Airlines serving PVD include American, Southwest, United, JetBlue, and Frontier — with nonstop service to major hubs and leisure destinations. Airfares from PVD are often lower than equivalent Logan flights.
The Case for Boston Logan
Logan wins on pure route selection — it's one of the busiest airports in the country, with nonstop service to Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Canada, and over 80 domestic destinations. If your final destination requires a nonstop or a specific connection, Logan almost always has more options.
The Distance Question
From downtown Boston, Logan is 3 miles and PVD is 60 miles. For residents of Quincy, Braintree, or Plymouth, the gap narrows considerably — PVD might actually be closer to your home than Logan.
Car Service Considerations
K · Eymen Limousine serves both airports with flat-rate pricing. A transfer from downtown Boston to Logan starts at $75; to PVD, around $145–$160. From the South Shore or Cape, PVD can be cheaper and faster overall.