Palo Alto

$114+ Cheap flights from Boston (BOS) to Palo Alto, CA

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BOS — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to Palo Alto are usually found in September or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to Palo Alto

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) to Palo Alto (P4L). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Expedia)

One-way from

$114
(JetBlue)

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June

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September

Average price

$336
From Boston Logan Intl to Palo Alto
One-way flight from Boston Logan Intl to Palo Alto
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Boston to Palo Alto
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to Palo Alto. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:00 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop13h 08mFrontier
Wed 5/711:53 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$216
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/37:59 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/910:17 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$218
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:00 amBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 55mJetBlue
Thu 3/68:30 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/304:30 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 59mDelta
Tue 5/61:00 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 1/21$229
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/104:30 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop10h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/167:30 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:00 amBOS - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/168:58 amSFO - BOS
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:30 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/511:20 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2710:30 pmBOS - SFO
2 stops16h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/1012:00 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$351
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1011:34 amBOS - SFO
1 stop14h 16mSun Country Air
Fri 8/111:59 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop7h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/20$365

Find flights from Boston to Palo Alto within your budget

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BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/10

12:56 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

11:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$213

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 4/27

1:00 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop13h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:53 pm-11:48 am

1 stop8h 55m

$216

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/27

6:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop6h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

8:30 am-5:03 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$225

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 4/30

4:30 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop6h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$229

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/10

4:30 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop25h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$244

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/20

6:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

7:05 pm-5:49 am

1 stop7h 44m

$247

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 4/9

11:54 am-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

12:16 am-1:09 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$248

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/12

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

7:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$287

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/10

11:34 am-10:50 pm

1 stop14h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

11:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop7h 38m

$365

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 2/20

8:10 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

$114

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Travel insights for flights from Boston to Palo Alto

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Boston to Palo Alto including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Boston to Palo Alto may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to Palo Alto?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Boston to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BOS to P4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Boston to Palo Alto. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Boston to Palo Alto, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Boston to Palo Alto?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Boston to Palo Alto. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Boston to Palo Alto flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Boston to Palo Alto

Explore weekly flight availability from Boston to Palo Alto. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from BOS to P4L are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Palo Alto by month

Plan your trip to Palo Alto by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palo Alto ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Palo Alto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Palo Alto by month

Plan your trip to Palo Alto by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palo Alto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palo Alto

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palo Alto. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palo Alto. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, JetBlue and American Airlines from Boston to Palo Alto to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Boston to Palo Alto?

    Most people fly from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) if they book a flight from Boston to Palo Alto. On average, Logan Intl has 23 outbound flights to Palo Alto per day from 10 airlines. Boston Logan Intl is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from Boston’s city center.

  • How popular is this Boston to Palo Alto flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Boston to Palo Alto one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. United Airlines flights start at $115 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $123 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Boston to Palo Alto?

    Before booking your flight to Palo Alto from Boston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (100%), EL AL (93%), ANA( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Boston to Palo Alto?

    While on average a flight from Boston to Palo Alto is generally $965, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $114. When looking at the most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Boston to Palo Alto that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Boston to Palo Alto flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Boston to Palo Alto?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Boston to Palo Alto.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Boston to Palo Alto?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to Palo Alto by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to Palo Alto?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to Palo Alto (average of $276). Flying from Boston to Palo Alto in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Boston to Palo Alto

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$128Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$146Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$164Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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