Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $201 |
Frontier
1 stop
17 hr
Thu, Apr 9 — Wed, Apr 15
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco is currently $201 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $96 |
Frontier
1 stop
17 hr
Wed, Apr 8
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The cheapest one-way flight from Boston to San Francisco is currently $96 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $247 |
United
Nonstop
7 hr
Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco is currently $247 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $412 |
United
1 stop
18 hr
Sat, Jan 31 — Sun, Feb 1
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Boston to San Francisco is currently $412 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $1,120 |
American
1 stop
10 hr
Mon, Feb 23 — Mon, Mar 2
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco is currently $1,120 | |
| Fastest flight | 6 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Boston to San Francisco takes 6 hr 30 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Boston to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Boston to San Francisco is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| March Cheapest
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Typical prices: $210–365 |
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| June Most expensive
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Typical prices: $255–435 |
Popular airlines from Boston to San Francisco
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Boston to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $237Typical price: $245–48021 weekly nonstop flightsBOS - SFO Every day340 weekly connecting flightsBOS - SFO Every day
- JetBlueNonstopfrom $247Typical price: $255–55026 weekly nonstop flightsBOS - SFO Every day78 weekly connecting flightsBOS - SFO Every day
- DeltaNonstopfrom $247Typical price: $260–57013 weekly nonstop flightsBOS - SFO Every day271 weekly connecting flightsBOS - SFO Every day
- Americanfrom $257Typical price: $265–540305 weekly connecting flightsBOS - SFO Every day
- Southwestfrom $282Typical price: $300–570106 weekly connecting flightsBOS - SFO Every day
- Alaskafrom $265Typical price: $275–64036 weekly connecting flightsBOS - SFO Every day
Popular airports near Boston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Boston center and popularity with travelers.
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)Boston United States 12 min 2 mi
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)New York United States 3 hr 39 min 184 mi
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)New York United States 3 hr 27 min 181 mi
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
- Oakland International Airport (OAK)Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Boston to San Francisco
The cheapest flights from Boston to San Francisco are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $210 to $365.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $201. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Boston to San Francisco is $237, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Boston to San Francisco is $247, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to San Francisco is $247, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest American flight from Boston to San Francisco is $257, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to San Francisco is $282, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to San Francisco is $265, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco starts at $201 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
6 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Boston to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Boston to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Boston to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Boston to San Francisco.
In terms of nonstop flights, JetBlue is the most popular. JetBlue offers 26 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 340 connecting flights per week. United flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Other popular airlines flying from Boston to San Francisco are:
In terms of nonstop flights, JetBlue is the most popular. JetBlue offers 26 nonstop flights and 78 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 340 connecting flights per week. United flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Other popular airlines flying from Boston to San Francisco are:
- Delta offers 13 nonstop flights and 271 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- American offers 305 connecting flights per week. American flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- Southwest offers 106 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- Alaska offers 36 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $201. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Boston to San Francisco is $237, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Boston to San Francisco is $247, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Boston to San Francisco is $247, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest American flight from Boston to San Francisco is $257, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Boston to San Francisco is $282, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Boston to San Francisco is $265, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
JetBlue, United and Delta fly direct from Boston to San Francisco.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Boston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 26 JetBlue direct flights from Boston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 13 Delta direct flights from Boston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Boston and San Francisco at price $412 is offered by United from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1.
JetBlue, United and Delta fly direct from Boston to San Francisco.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Boston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 26 JetBlue direct flights from Boston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 13 Delta direct flights from Boston to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Boston to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Boston and San Francisco start at $247 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Boston to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Boston and San Francisco start at $1,120 from Mon, Feb 23 to Mon, Mar 2 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Boston and San Francisco start at $201 from Thu, Apr 9 to Wed, Apr 15.
To book business class trips from Boston to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Boston and San Francisco starts at $412 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Boston and San Francisco at price $412 is offered by United from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Boston to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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