Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco

BOS — SFO
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 338

One-way from

C$ 186

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 519
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/11-12/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 31m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 32m total
  • Boston to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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 round-trip price
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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 round-trip flight from Boston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Boston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 C$ 276). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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 30 July 2025.

When flying from Boston to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight at noon.

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 30 July 2025.

The most flights from BOS to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

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 30 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Boston to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Boston to San Francisco?

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Boston, then you need to book flights from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco. There are 48 flights from Logan Intl (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Logan Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 51m is how long a nonstop flight from Boston to San Francisco typically takes.

  • 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 C$ 338. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from C$ 341, and American Airlines, from C$ 351. Alaska Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Boston to San Francisco are Hawaiian Airlines (C$ 186), Alaska Airlines (C$ 191), and United Airlines (C$ 193).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Boston to San Francisco consider choosing Japan Airlines (89%), Qantas Airways (89%) or Icelandair (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 vacation 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 C$ 276). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Boston to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapestC$ 204AverageC$ 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapestC$ 270AverageC$ 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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