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Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco from $188

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SFO
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$367

One-way from

$188

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$594

Good one-way deal

$1,058 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6/5-6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 16m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 49m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco.

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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 15 April 2025.

Tue 6/507:10BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mJetBlue
Tue 6/514:10SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4$367
Tue 6/519:47BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/507:35SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4$375
Wed 7/506:05BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/521:25SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$401
Thu 8/516:34BOS - SFO
1 stop10h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/507:35SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/4$409
Fri 5/916:30BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 57mDelta
Tue 16/913:00SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 14/4$410
Tue 6/515:00BOS - SFO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Tue 13/510:40SFO - BOS
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 14/4$415

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

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Boston

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 6/5

07:10-10:39

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

14:10-22:57

Nonstop5h 47m

$367

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 8/5

19:47-23:34

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

07:35-16:15

Nonstop5h 40m

$393

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 7/5

06:05-09:45

Nonstop6h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

21:25-06:13

Nonstop5h 48m

$401

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 8/5

16:34-23:42

1 stop10h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

07:35-16:15

Nonstop5h 40m

$409

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/9

16:30-20:27

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

13:00-21:49

Nonstop5h 49m

$410

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 6/5

15:00-22:15

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

10:40-22:30

1 stop8h 50m

$415

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 13/5

17:15-21:04

Nonstop6h 49m

$188

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 17/6

17:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$203

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 6/5

15:10-21:28

1 stop9h 18m

$204

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 15/6

07:30-11:07

Nonstop6h 37m

$206

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
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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 11 April 2025.

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 56 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 $876). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 15 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Boston to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from BOS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 15 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Boston to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $367. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $375, and United Airlines, from $401. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $188 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $203 and $204, 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 Air China (100%), ANA (83%) and WestJet (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Boston to San Francisco is generally $1,058, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $282. When looking at the most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $350 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.

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    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 $876). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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