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$107+ Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco (BOS - SFO)

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BOS — SFO
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Boston to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 February 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$200
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$107
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$342

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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From Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:59 pmBOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/267:44 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/25$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 5/1412:33 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/177:20 amSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 3/207:50 amBOS - SFO
Nonstop7h 00mDelta
Wed 3/267:25 amSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/25$237
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Tue 3/2510:54 amBOS - SFO
1 stop11h 39mJetBlue
Tue 3/2511:20 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 2/24$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/184:41 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/2511:25 pmSFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/25$243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/204:49 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/267:55 pmSFO - BOS
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 5/67:05 amBOS - SFO
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Fri 5/97:30 pmSFO - BOS
2 stops12h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$283
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Thu 3/204:49 pmBOS - SFO
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/269:20 amSFO - BOS
2 stops11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$298

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Boston to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

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BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 3/20

7:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop6h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

7:44 am-4:27 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$228

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 5/14

12:33 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

7:20 am-7:19 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$235

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 3/20

7:50 am-11:50 am

Nonstop7h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

7:25 am-3:58 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$237

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 3/25

10:54 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

11:20 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$241

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 3/18

4:41 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

11:25 pm-8:02 am

Nonstop5h 37m

$243

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 3/20

4:49 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

7:55 pm-7:52 am

1 stop8h 57m

$256

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/6

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

7:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops12h 35m

$283

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 3/20

4:49 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

9:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$298

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 4/29

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$107

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 3/27

7:59 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop6h 58m

$111

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Boston to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Boston-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Boston-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Boston-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Boston to San Francisco flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Boston to San Francisco trip
Airlines
JetBlue

JetBlue offers free onboard Wi-Fi and screens at every seat for entertainment.


JetBlue's Mint class offers lie-flat seats and a high-end culinary program on select routes.

Read more about JetBlueby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.


United offers Premium Plus seats with extra legroom and upgraded meals on select routes.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and early boarding with complimentary drinks.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class provides extra legroom and free cocktails.


Alaska offers flat fee Wi-Fi, ideal for getting work done on longer flights.

Airports
BOS

Use the FlyLogan App to pre-order meals and save time at BOS. Most eateries participate, ensuring your food is ready for pickup.

Read more about BOSby Paul Rubio
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, use BART. The ride takes about 40 minutes and starts from the Garage G/Bart station.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on JetBlue

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines, Delta and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Alaska Airlines

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on BOS

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Boston to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Boston to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Boston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Boston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Boston to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Boston to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Boston to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Boston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Boston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Boston to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Boston to San Francisco. 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 February 25, 2025.

The most flights from BOS to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (32 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 San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated February 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Boston to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Boston to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Boston to San Francisco?

    If you book a flight from Boston to San Francisco, you will be flying from Logan Intl to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) take 6h 28m for a nonstop flight. There are 24 flights from Logan Intl to San Francisco per day from 10 airlines.

  • How popular is this Boston to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Boston to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($200), Alaska Airlines ($230), and JetBlue ($231) offers the cheapest pricing from Boston to San Francisco. Frontier is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Boston to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $107 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $112 and Hawaiian Airlines from $114 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Boston to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Boston to San Francisco on time: Korean Air (100%), ANA (88%), Alaska Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Boston to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $928 for a flight from Boston to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $209.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Boston to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Charlotte travelers tend to visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center more than anywhere else. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Boston to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Boston to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Boston to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Boston to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Boston to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Boston to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$71Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$131Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$150Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$153Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$169Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$184Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$245Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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