Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $269
American 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston is currently $269
Cheapest one-way flight $80
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sun, May 3
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Boston is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights $322
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston is currently $322
Last-minute weekend getaway $370
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Boston is currently $370
Cheapest business class flights $584
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston is currently $584
Fastest flight 5 hr 34 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Boston takes 5 hr 34 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Boston is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $215–390
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $260–410

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Boston

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $322
    Typical price: $255–500
    39 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
    347 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $322
    Typical price: $255–570
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
    47 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $322
    Typical price: $275–600
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
    271 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
  • American
    from $342
    Typical price: $275–560
    314 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
  • Southwest
    from $347
    Typical price: $295–570
    132 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - BOS Every day
  • Alaska
    from $302
    Typical price: $295–700
    42 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - BOS Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Boston

  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 12 min 2 mi
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 3 hr 36 min 184 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 3 hr 25 min 181 mi
  • Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
    Providence United States 1 hr 7 min 47 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Boston

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Boston are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $215 to $390.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with American from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Boston is $322, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Boston is $322, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Boston is $322, flying from May 4 to May 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Boston is $342, flying from May 1 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Boston is $347, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Boston is $302, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston starts at $269 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sun, May 3.
5 hr 34 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Boston.
Boston is a year-round destination with a 4-season climate. Spring and fall feature generally mild weather, although snow sometimes falls in early spring (Apr). Summer can be humid. Foliage season (mid-Sep–Nov) attracts the largest crowds. Patriots Day (3rd Mon of Apr) commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War and coincides with the famed Boston Marathon. Summer festivals include Boston Harborfest, the city’s weeklong 4th of July party, and Italian-American celebrations in the North End (late Jul–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Boston.
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 San Francisco to Boston 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 San Francisco to Boston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 39 nonstop flights and 347 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Boston are:
  • JetBlue offers 31 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
  • Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 271 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
  • American offers 314 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
  • Southwest offers 132 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
  • Alaska offers 42 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Boston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston recently found on Google Flights was with American from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Boston is $322, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Boston is $322, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Boston is $322, flying from May 4 to May 12.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Boston is $342, flying from May 1 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Boston is $347, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Boston is $302, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
United, JetBlue and Delta fly direct from San Francisco to Boston.
  • There are 39 United direct flights from San Francisco to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Boston at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
United, JetBlue and Delta fly direct from San Francisco to Boston.
  • There are 39 United direct flights from San Francisco to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Boston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Boston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Boston start at $322 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Boston, 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 San Francisco and Boston start at $584 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Boston start at $269 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Boston, 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Boston starts at $370 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Boston at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Boston, 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.

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