Cheap Flights from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Fri, 27 Dec BOS - SFO

Mon, 30 Dec SFO - BOS

$537 $519

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Mon, 13 Jan BOS - SFO

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$65 $55

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Wed, 22 Jan SFO - BOS

$245 $236

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Wed, 01 Jan BOS - SFO

Thu, 09 Jan SFO - BOS

$308 $298

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Sun, 02 Feb SFO - BOS

$461 $449

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$245 $236

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Route information

Local currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

0% A train in San Francisco costs roughly the same as in Boston.

Boston $2.4

San Francisco $2.5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in San Francisco costs roughly the same as in Boston.

Boston $24

San Francisco $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

60% Taxis are 60% more expensive in San Francisco than in Boston.

Boston $2.6

San Francisco $4.15

Coffee Regular cappuccino

1% Coffee in San Francisco is 1% cheaper than in Boston.

Boston $5.83

San Francisco $5.76

Distance: 2692 miles

Boston airports

Logan International Airport (BOS) How far from city center: 3 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Boston

Boston is located towards the north east of the US in the state of Massachusetts. It attracts more than 20 million visitors per year. There are four commercial airports that serve regions in and around Boston. The Logan International Airport is the most widely used airport in the city. It's one of the top 20 busiest airports in the US. It handles more than 33 million passengers each year and has four terminals. Several U.S. carriers offer flights from Boston to San Francisco and other primary hubs. American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines, carry out large operations from this particular airport.

Travelling to Boston airport

Passengers on flights from Boston to San Francisco can choose from the MBTA Commuter Rail, the intercity bus, Amtrak train service or the Red Line rapid transit rail to get to South Station. This is Boston's main transportation center. You'll find free MBTA Silver Line buses that transport you from South Station to the airport terminals. If you're using the Blue Line train, get off at Airport Station and take the free shuttle bus service to reach the airport terminal. You could also use a water taxi to reach the airport from downtown Boston. If that's not your preferred mode of transportation, hire a taxi or rent a car.

Reaching San Francisco

People visit Boston for various reasons; the city has much to offer people with varied interests. Take a walk along the beautiful Beacon Hill to see its outstanding red brick houses and tiny cobblestone streets. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, check out the many waterfront restaurants at Harborwalk. Once you fill up on food, take a walk around one of San Francisco's attractive museums. The Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Children's Museum are popular choices. Walking around museums is not enough; visit the New England Holocaust Memorial, plan a cruise or explore the nightclubs after sunset. San Franciso certainly put's on a good show.

Getting to the city center

The SFO International Airport is located 13 miles away from downtown. Passengers traveling from the airport to the city centre use the BART rapid rail, Caltrain Commuter Rail or the SamTrans Public Bus Service. Most flights to San Francisco from Boston arrive at this airport. Passengers also frequent the Oakland International Airport. BART serves passengers traveling from OAK. If you'd like to get a BART train from the SFO airport, head to the BART station at the departure level. You can buy tickets on the spot. BART trains connect you to the Caltrain rail system. There's a free AirTrain service that transports passengers to terminals, stations and car rental centers at the airport.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Boston to San Francisco

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Boston to San Francisco, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Boston to San Francisco is $55. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is San Francisco more expensive than Boston to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco costs about $ 4.15 USD, 60% more expensive than Boston, with a fare of $ 2.60 USD, while train tickets cost 4% more at San Francisco: $ 2.50 USD versus $ 2.40 USD at Boston. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 USD in San Francisco, 4% more than the 24.00 USD in Boston. The price of the coffee is around 1% cheaper in San Francisco, with an average of 5.76 USD, while in Boston the coffee costs 5.83 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Boston to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a trip from Boston to San Francisco are October, May and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Boston to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to visit San Francisco depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to San Francisco from Boston in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and May. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, September and March are the months with fewer searches for Boston - San Francisco.

How long does the flight from Boston to San Francisco take?

Flight length from Boston to San Francisco is around 06:47 hours on average, at an average distance of 4,365 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Boston?

While in Boston the temperatures can reach an average of 32.68 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,San Francisco's temperatures can go up to 32.98 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.36 ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -13.69 ºC average degrees reported in Boston. During the winter period, Boston can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while San Francisco have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Boston and San Francisco?

The main route from Boston to San Francisco is: Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO). The following airlines fly this route: Alaska Airlines. JetBlue Airways. Sun Country Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Boston to San Francisco are:

Sun Country Airlines, stopping at Minneapolis during at least 90 minutes.

Flying Time 6 h and 47 m When flying from Boston to San Francisco, this can take around 6 h and 47 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $55 The best price for flights from Boston to San Francisco offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport Logan International Airport Logan International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Boston to San Francisco

Arrival Airport San Francisco Intl Airport You'll land at San Francisco Intl Airport when flying from Boston to San Francisco