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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston from £89

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BOS
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Boston Logan Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£176

One-way from

£89

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£301

Good one-way deal

£177 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 56m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 47m total
  • San Francisco to Boston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Boston Logan Intl.

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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 30 April 2025.

Wed 21/506:00SFO - BOS
1 stop8h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 28/516:49BOS - SFO
1 stop10h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£176
Sat 31/520:47SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/608:40BOS - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£177
Sat 24/506:00SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 45mJetBlue
Sat 24/517:59BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£180
Wed 4/613:00SFO - BOS
Nonstop5h 47mDelta
Fri 13/620:31BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 29/4£185
Mon 19/500:10SFO - BOS
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/514:00BOS - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£205
Sat 6/909:55SFO - BOS
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/907:05BOS - SFO
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 29/4£208

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

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San Francisco

Fly to

Boston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

06:00-17:52

1 stop8h 52m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 28/5

16:49-23:53

1 stop10h 04m

£176

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

07:00-15:49

Nonstop5h 49m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 3/6

16:49-23:53

1 stop10h 04m

£177

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

06:00-14:45

Nonstop5h 45m

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 24/5

17:59-21:48

Nonstop6h 49m

£180

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 4/6

13:00-21:47

Nonstop5h 47m

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 13/6

20:31-00:23

Nonstop6h 52m

£185

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

00:10-10:38

1 stop7h 28m

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 21/5

14:00-17:44

Nonstop6h 44m

£205

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

09:55-21:30

1 stop8h 35m

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/9

07:05-14:40

1 stop10h 35m

£208

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

13:00-21:47

Nonstop5h 47m

£89

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

06:00-07:40

1 stop22h 40m

£95

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

11:30-00:06

1 stop9h 36m

£95

San FranciscoBoston

SFO - BOS

SFOBOS

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

19:05-06:01

1 stop7h 56m

£96

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Boston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Boston from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 return flight from San Francisco to Boston. Price data was last updated on 25 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boston (average of £10). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of £724). 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 30 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 67% on flights from San Francisco to Boston by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BOS are scheduled on a Tuesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 inches 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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Boston, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 San Francisco to Boston. 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 San Francisco to Boston?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Boston Logan Intl (BOS) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Boston. On a typical day, there are 21 flights from San Francisco to Logan Intl, all of which are around 5h 42m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from San Francisco to Boston.

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

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

    Currently priced at £176, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Boston and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £177 and £180, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Boston for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £89 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from £95 and Hawaiian Airlines from £95 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Boston from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%), Fiji Airways( 100%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Boston is £100. On average you can expect to pay £355. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Boston Logan Intl), can usually be booked for £193.

  • 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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Boston (average of £10). Flying from San Francisco to Boston in July is currently the most expensive (average of £724). 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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