Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco from $167

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SFO
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Boston to San Francisco

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Boston to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Boston to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 March 2026.

Tue 31/313:59
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 31/320:15
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 42m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/2$326
Tue 24/307:40
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 58m
Delta
Wed 1/413:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$333
Wed 1/421:15
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 44m
JetBlue
Wed 8/409:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 27/2$340
Tue 7/407:40
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 58m
Delta
Tue 28/422:30
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 55m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$347
Wed 29/406:20
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
JetBlue
Wed 29/414:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/3$354
Fri 3/416:27
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/408:00
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop18h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/2$358
Fri 3/421:15
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 44m
JetBlue
Sat 11/422:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/3$361
Tue 14/420:45
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 42m
Delta
Sun 19/422:30
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$364
Tue 31/307:10
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop11h 54m
Delta
Wed 1/413:00
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 27/2$365
Thu 12/307:00
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop7h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 7/412:15
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 48m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/2$368
Sat 4/407:15
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 45m
JetBlue
Sat 11/420:15
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 42m
JetBlue
Deal found 27/2$371

Find 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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$326

One-way from

$167

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$492

Good one-way deal

$433 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 31/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 25m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 52m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Boston to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 24/4

20:45-00:27

Nonstop6h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:30-07:25

Nonstop5h 55m

$361

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 28/5

07:28-10:55

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

18:56-06:00

1 stop8h 04m

$375

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/6

07:00-10:57

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

22:00-06:54

Nonstop5h 54m

$382

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 12/8

07:00-10:57

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

12:20-21:11

Nonstop5h 51m

$403

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 25/4

21:20-00:59

Nonstop6h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

16:40-23:59

1 stop28h 19m

$436

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 25/4

07:00-14:21

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

10:25-23:59

1 stop10h 34m

$468

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 18/6

18:55-22:37

Nonstop6h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 24/6

23:48-08:28

Nonstop5h 40m

$474

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 23/5

17:20-23:40

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

21:54-06:45

Nonstop5h 51m

$506

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 15/4

20:19-23:59

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 17/4

08:00-22:46

1 stop11h 46m

$512

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 18/3

07:05-13:38

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

16:10-01:05

Nonstop5h 55m

$538

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/2

Showing 1-10 of 24 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Boston to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Boston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Boston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Boston to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to San Francisco (average of $138). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 2 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Boston to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 88% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

    Departing from Boston to San Francisco will take you 6h 57m. The distance between Boston and San Francisco is about 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 Boston to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Boston to San Francisco are Southwest (100%), JetBlue (83%) and WestJet (81%).

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

    While on average a flight from Boston to San Francisco is generally $518, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $419. When looking at the most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $305 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to San Francisco (average of $138). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sausalito
Santa Cruz
Davis
Milpitas
Vallejo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Boston to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Boston to San Francisco?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Boston to San Francisco via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Boston to San Francisco?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Boston to San Francisco for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Boston to San Francisco with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Boston to San Francisco flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Boston to San Francisco become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Francisco from Boston today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.