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Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco from $170

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SFO
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 October 2024.

Round-trip from

$309

One-way from

$170

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 21/11-28/11
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 18m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 7/11
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 38m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop

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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 18 October 2024.

Thu 21/1108:00BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mJetBlue
Thu 28/1111:58SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 18/10$309
Thu 21/1107:55BOS - SFO
Nonstop7h 01mDelta
Thu 28/1107:30SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 17/10$311
Wed 13/1119:38BOS - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 18/1113:00SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/10$347
Thu 7/1118:30BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/1119:55SFO - BOS
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/10$374
Thu 7/1108:25BOS - SFO
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Sat 9/1109:25SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 17/10$417
Thu 5/1211:30BOS - SFO
1 stop8h 21mSun Country Air
Wed 18/1211:48SFO - BOS
1 stop8h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 17/10$456

Find flights from Boston to San Francisco within your budget

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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 21/11

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 28/11

Nonstop5h 30m

$309

Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 21/11

Nonstop7h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 28/11

Nonstop5h 40m

$311

Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 6/1

Nonstop6h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

Nonstop5h 43m

$341

Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 18/2

Nonstop6h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

Nonstop5h 41m

$342

Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 7/11

2 stops12h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 9/11

1 stop7h 30m

$417

Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 5/12

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 18/12

1 stop8h 21m

$456

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/10

Best time to book a flight from Boston to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Boston to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Boston to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 11 October 2024.

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 29 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to San Francisco (average of $880). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 18 October 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Boston to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Boston to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Boston to San Francisco. 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 18 October 2024.

The most flights from BOS to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 18 October 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Boston to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,418 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,911 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.5
Good
3,571 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,313 reviews
8.2
Very Good
5,163 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Boston to San Francisco round-trip from $309. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $311, and United Airlines, from $341. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $170 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $172 and $184, respectively.

  • 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 ANA (98%), Air China (94%) and United Airlines (92%).

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

    While on average a flight from Boston to San Francisco is generally $1,465, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $272. When looking at the most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $418 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Boston to San Francisco (average of $880). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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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