Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston from $241

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 June 2026.

Sun 9/822:38
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 14/806:00
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$452
Tue 18/806:00
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop9h 45m
JetBlue
Wed 26/816:30
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop11h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 17/6$454
Sun 16/823:18
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 23/806:00
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$456
Tue 7/716:15
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 13/706:00
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6$458
Sat 22/806:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 41m
JetBlue
Fri 28/815:50
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/6$459
Sat 15/806:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 41m
JetBlue
Thu 27/816:30
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop11h 06m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/6$461
Wed 22/716:15
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 24/706:00
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$462
Wed 19/810:57
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop10h 22m
JetBlue
Sat 29/806:35
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 31m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/6$464
Wed 8/715:18
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 41m
JetBlue
Tue 21/719:05
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/6$465
Thu 9/715:18
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 41m
JetBlue
Fri 17/705:01
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 16/6$466
Tue 18/823:50
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop8h 31m
JetBlue
Sat 29/816:43
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 53m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/6$468
Thu 20/810:57
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop10h 22m
JetBlue
Sat 29/810:20
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 18/6$471

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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$452

One-way from

$241

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$713
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/8-14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 4/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

22:17-07:00

Nonstop5h 43m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 19/8

16:30-00:36

1 stop11h 06m

$481

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

07:08-05:49

1 stop19h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 1/9

08:00-15:59

1 stop10h 59m

$493

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

21:00-05:44

Nonstop5h 44m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 14/8

20:55-00:31

Nonstop6h 36m

$495

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

21:25-06:21

Nonstop5h 56m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 16/8

06:00-09:30

Nonstop6h 30m

$508

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

07:10-15:55

Nonstop5h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 13/7

20:55-00:33

Nonstop6h 38m

$509
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

15:15-23:58

Nonstop5h 43m

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 19/10

21:20-00:48

Nonstop6h 28m

$523

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 18/7

22:38-09:29

1 stop7h 51m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 25/7

18:43-00:32

1 stop8h 49m

$535

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

14:07-22:59

Nonstop5h 52m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 13/9

07:45-11:15

Nonstop6h 30m

$538

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

23:05-12:40

2 stops10h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 28/8

18:35-00:05

1 stop8h 30m

$545

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

23:40-12:15

1 stop9h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 26/8

08:15-16:25

2 stops11h 10m

$545

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Boston is 71 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boston (average of $476). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $713). 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 20 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Boston in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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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 JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Boston in about 5h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 58m. 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 Scandinavian Airlines(93%), EL AL(84%) or Virgin Australia(80%), 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boston (average of $476). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $713). 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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