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$166+ Cheap flights from Boston to San Francisco (BOS - SFO)

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOS — SFO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sun 8/2
Sun 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 July 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:00 am
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 9/811:14 pm
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$286
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/15:01 am
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop9h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/65:19 pm
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop9h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$288
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/79:35 pm
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 28m
JetBlue
Wed 10/212:37 pm
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop6h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/3$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:51 am
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 9/126:00 am
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1611:52 am
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/2111:58 pm
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:30 pm
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop11h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/245:16 pm
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop9h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$293
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:50 am
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
JetBlue
Wed 9/911:45 am
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/2$294
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/254:00 pm
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 31m
JetBlue
Mon 9/289:45 pm
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 47m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/1$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:05 am
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Sat 8/298:00 am
SFO
-
BOS
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/3$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:05 am
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 38m
Delta
Wed 10/1412:40 pm
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1311:59 am
BOS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/146:00 am
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$298
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/166:35 am
BOS
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
JetBlue
Mon 7/203:18 pm
SFO
-
BOS
Nonstop5h 41m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/30$299

Find 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 July 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$410

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Boston to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 7/15

10:11 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

7:10 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$307

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 8/21

8:55 pm-12:33 am

Nonstop6h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

9:48 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$307

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 8/25

2:45 pm-12:38 am

1 stop12h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

9:44 pm-6:28 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$308

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 8/18

6:50 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:45 am-8:34 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$311

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 8/19

5:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

7:55 pm-9:30 am

2 stops10h 35m

$321

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 8/22

7:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

11:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$336

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 8/15

7:35 am-11:09 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

3:00 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$337
Quickest round-trip

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 9/25

8:55 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 10/4

3:00 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$347

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 7/20

6:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

10:38 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 51m

$357

BostonSan Francisco

BOS - SFO

BOSSFO

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop6h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

4:15 pm-1:11 am

Nonstop5h 56m

$370

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Compare providers for flights from Boston to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Boston to San Francisco in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Boston-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Boston-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Boston-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Boston-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Boston to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 45 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 $339). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 July 3, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Boston to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Boston to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Boston to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Boston to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Boston to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Boston to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Boston to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on BOS

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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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 July 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Boston to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,764 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,009 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,607 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

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 book a flight from Boston to San Francisco, you will be flying from Logan Intl to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) take 6h 23m for a nonstop flight. There are 33 flights from Logan Intl to San Francisco per day from 9 airlines.

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

    Flights from Boston Logan Intl to San Francisco have been viewed 75 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Boston to San Francisco?

    For as low as $307, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Boston in 6h 34m. The distance between Boston and San Francisco is about 2696 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Hawaiian Airlines ($118), Frontier ($131), and Delta ($160) offers the cheapest pricing from Boston to San Francisco. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $85 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $103 and JetBlue from $118 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Boston to San Francisco on time: Air China (86%), ANA (82%), Korean Air (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,500 for a flight from Boston to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $153 while the most popular route, (Boston Logan Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $244.

  • 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 $339). Flying from Boston to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 9 airlines flying from Boston to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Boston to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$171Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$190Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$207Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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