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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston from C$ 165

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 321

One-way from

C$ 165

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 552
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 53m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Sat 10/57:35 a.m.SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/57:47 p.m.BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 321
Tue 6/58:44 p.m.SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 41mJetBlue
Wed 7/59:05 a.m.BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4C$ 323
Tue 6/57:30 a.m.SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Sat 10/55:55 p.m.BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 330
Tue 5/87:20 a.m.SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/85:45 p.m.BOS - SFO
1 stop9h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 374
Thu 8/511:12 a.m.SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/56:05 a.m.BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 398
Tue 7/105:45 a.m.SFO - BOS
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Wed 15/105:30 a.m.BOS - SFO
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 15/4C$ 437

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San Francisco

Fly to

Boston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

7:35 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/5

7:47 p.m.-11:34 p.m.

Nonstop6h 47m

C$ 321

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

8:44 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 7/5

9:05 a.m.-12:44 p.m.

Nonstop6h 39m

C$ 323

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/5

5:55 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

Nonstop6h 52m

C$ 330

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

7:20 a.m.-4:01 p.m.

Nonstop5h 41m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 12/8

5:45 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 374

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

11:12 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 48m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 17/5

6:05 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop6h 40m

C$ 398

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

5:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 15/10

5:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 437

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

6:09 p.m.-10:42 a.m.

1 stop13h 33m

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 18/5

11:41 a.m.-9:49 a.m.

1 stop25h 08m

C$ 563

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

8:47 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

C$ 165

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

10:33 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 26m

C$ 178

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

8:42 p.m.-9:14 a.m.

1 stop9h 32m

C$ 179

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to Boston. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 C$ 298). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 350). 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 15 April 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 57% on flights from San Francisco to Boston by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BOS are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in Boston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Boston ranges from 78.0 - 101.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 101.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Boston when rainfall is around 78.0 mm.

Temperature in Boston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Boston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Boston to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Boston is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 321 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at C$ 323 and C$ 330 round-trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 165. Users have also found prices from C$ 178 and C$ 179 on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Boston?

    Consider American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%) or Fiji Airways (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Boston.

  • 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 vacation 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 C$ 298). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 350). 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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