Winter Escapes: Now Departing For...

Need to get away, now? We polled local travel agents on which winter flights from Logan almost always have room for latecomers.

By Elizabeth Tingue

Illustration by Aaron Meshon

JetBlue 1263 to Austin
The most unsouthern city in the Lone Star State, Austin has hip galleries, modern eateries, and a legendary music scene. Departs daily at 8:50 a.m., arrives 12:35 p.m. local time. 800-538-2583, jetblue.com.

SATA 220 to Ponta Delgada, the Azores
The underhyped Portuguese archipelago is known for its decidedly untrammeled vibe and a verdant landscape dotted with colonial architecture. Departs Friday at 10:15 p.m., arrives 7:15 a.m. local time the next day. 800-762-9995, www.sata.pt.

American 25 to Los Angeles
Sunshine! Celebrities! Fred Segal! Trade your morning commute for a rented red Mustang and Santa Monica's wide-open boulevards. Departs daily at 7:15 a.m., lands 11 a.m. local time. 800-433-7300, aa.com.

Northwest 5738 to Memphis
Beale Street's blues bars, Elvis's Graceland, and the city's famous barbecue joints are all musts in the River City. Departs daily at 8:40 a.m., arrives 12:45 p.m. local time. 800-225-2525, nwa.com.

JetBlue 759 to San Juan
Puerto Rico's capital has cobblestone streets and a small-city spirit, plus casinos, fresh island produce, and year-round beach weather. Departs daily at 8:05 a.m., arrives 1:40 p.m. local time. 800-538-2583, jetblue.com.

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