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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston from $212

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$394

One-way from

$212

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$705
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/8-27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 28m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 41m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 30 June 2025.

Mon 18/821:30SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/807:30BOS - SFO
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6$394
Thu 4/907:05SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 50mDelta
Sun 7/907:55BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 30/6$395
Sat 16/806:05SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 45mJetBlue
Sat 23/806:05BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 30/6$397
Sat 16/806:50SFO - BOS
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Sat 23/805:50BOS - SFO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 30/6$400
Thu 4/906:00SFO - BOS
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/920:23BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/6$401

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Boston that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Boston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

21:30-06:14

Nonstop5h 44m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 27/8

07:30-13:14

1 stop8h 44m

$394

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

07:05-15:55

Nonstop5h 50m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 7/9

07:55-11:36

Nonstop6h 41m

$395

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

06:05-14:50

Nonstop5h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 23/8

06:05-09:43

Nonstop6h 38m

$397

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

06:50-21:00

2 stops11h 10m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 26/8

05:40-13:25

1 stop10h 45m

$400

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

06:00-17:40

1 stop8h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 4/9

20:23-23:52

Nonstop6h 29m

$401

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 21/7

19:49-07:30

1 stop8h 41m

$212

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 25/7

21:15-08:11

1 stop7h 56m

$214

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

15:15-23:56

Nonstop5h 41m

$220

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

06:00-23:35

2 stops14h 35m

$229

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 14/7

18:17-09:19

1 stop12h 02m

$287

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Boston is 64 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 $1,183). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). 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 30 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Boston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Boston

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Boston. 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 30 June 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BOS are scheduled on a Monday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Boston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Boston. 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 Boston. Reviews last updated 30 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to Boston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Boston?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Boston Logan Intl (BOS) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Boston. On a typical day, there are 54 flights from San Francisco to Logan Intl, all of which are around 5h 42m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Francisco to Boston.

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

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

    Currently priced at $394, United Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Boston and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $395 and $397, respectively. United Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 ($212), United Airlines ($214), and JetBlue ($220).

  • 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(95%), American Airlines(87%) or Fiji Airways(85%), 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 $1,183). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,631). 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Boston

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JetBlueCheapest$284Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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