Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston from $194

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Boston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Boston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Thu 25/1207:30SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Wed 7/117:40BOS - SFO
Nonstop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/12$374
Fri 26/1220:44SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Wed 7/119:09BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$381
Wed 31/1216:10SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/107:55BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$383
Sat 27/1213:15SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 38mJetBlue
Mon 5/116:40BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$386
Wed 31/1206:04SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 45mJetBlue
Wed 31/1219:30BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$408
Fri 26/1221:25SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 7/106:25BOS - SFO
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$422
Wed 24/1215:22SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 33mJetBlue
Wed 7/119:09BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$426
Wed 31/1215:22SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 33mJetBlue
Wed 7/119:09BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$428
Tue 30/1216:10SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/110:56BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$448

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Boston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Boston (BOS). 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$333

One-way from

$194

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$690
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 12/1-15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 54m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Boston 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Boston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

06:05-16:50

1 stop7h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 30/1

06:50-14:55

1 stop11h 05m

$333

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

07:10-15:51

Nonstop5h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 14/1

07:50-11:50

Nonstop7h 00m

$336

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

13:00-21:37

Nonstop5h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 17/1

17:40-21:42

Nonstop7h 02m

$336

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

13:00-21:37

Nonstop5h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 13/1

17:40-21:42

Nonstop7h 02m

$343

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

09:55-00:18

1 stop11h 23m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 13/1

07:50-11:50

Nonstop7h 00m

$357

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

07:10-15:51

Nonstop5h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 17/1

17:40-21:42

Nonstop7h 02m

$358

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

23:25-08:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 11/2

07:55-11:48

Nonstop6h 53m

$366

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

08:26-17:05

Nonstop5h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 12/1

19:09-22:59

Nonstop6h 50m

$366

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

07:10-15:51

Nonstop5h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 17/1

17:40-21:42

Nonstop7h 02m

$366

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

07:10-15:51

Nonstop5h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 15/1

07:50-11:50

Nonstop7h 00m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Boston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Boston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Boston. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Boston is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boston (average of $180). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 SFO to BOS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Boston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Boston in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 76% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Boston?

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Boston?

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta fly from San Francisco to Boston in about 5h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4339 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Boston consider choosing Air China(100%), American Airlines(92%) or Fiji Airways(88%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boston (average of $180). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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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