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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston from $209

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
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 Thursday

Cheap 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$350

One-way from

$209

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$561
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/1-20/1
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 41m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 6 November 2025.

Mon 17/1107:00SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 17/1118:59BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$356
Wed 3/1221:57SFO - BOS
1 stop16h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1216:24BOS - SFO
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$363
Fri 5/1219:25SFO - BOS
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1218:52BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$365
Thu 25/1207:30SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Wed 7/117:40BOS - SFO
Nonstop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/11$368
Thu 4/1210:40SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Thu 8/117:40BOS - SFO
Nonstop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/11$370
Thu 4/1207:00SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/1218:52BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$373
Thu 25/1220:44SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Tue 6/120:05BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 3/11$376
Wed 3/1221:41SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 43mDelta
Wed 13/519:55BOS - SFO
Nonstop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/11$377
Fri 5/1219:25SFO - BOS
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1218:52BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$380
Mon 24/1121:20SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 34mJetBlue
Tue 2/1210:50BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 4/11$384
Mon 17/1119:37SFO - BOS
1 stop8h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/1109:00BOS - SFO
1 stop9h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11$387

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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 6 November 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

21:48-06:25

Nonstop5h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 18/11

16:45-20:38

Nonstop6h 53m

$365

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

07:00-15:37

Nonstop5h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 14/12

18:52-22:48

Nonstop6h 56m

$365

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

13:00-21:37

Nonstop5h 37m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 22/1

07:45-11:49

Nonstop7h 04m

$373

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

21:16-05:50

Nonstop5h 34m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 4/1

05:30-14:11

1 stop11h 41m

$393

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

18:13-17:52

1 stop20h 39m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 16/12

18:52-22:48

Nonstop6h 56m

$396

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

15:25-23:58

Nonstop5h 33m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 22/1

15:25-19:15

Nonstop6h 50m

$408

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

15:25-23:58

Nonstop5h 33m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 1/3

11:40-19:28

1 stop10h 48m

$408

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

20:41-05:12

Nonstop5h 31m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 22/2

14:55-23:46

1 stop11h 51m

$408

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

21:55-06:49

Nonstop5h 54m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 6/5

19:55-23:56

Nonstop7h 01m

$420

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

22:55-07:33

Nonstop5h 38m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/5

15:50-19:34

Nonstop6h 44m

$420

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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 31 October 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 $183). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 6 November 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Boston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The San Francisco to Boston Logan Intl flight path was viewed by 7 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly from San Francisco to Boston in about 5h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 4339 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Boston are Alaska Airlines ($213), United Airlines ($214), and JetBlue ($226).

  • 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 Etihad Airways(100%), Air China(94%) or Japan Airlines(83%), 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 $183). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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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