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Cheapest time to fly from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of June. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time8 h and 35 mWhen flying from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA, this can take around 8 h and 35 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$126The best price for flights from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportLogan International AirportWhen flying from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA

Destination airportSan Francisco International AirportFor the route from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA according to search data results from our customers

One-way average Price$322A flight from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA at eDreams will cost around $322, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookMarchMarch is one of the most frequent times to fly to San Francisco, CA from Boston, MA according to real data from our customers

Airlines that fly from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant

A meal in San Francisco, CA costs roughly the same as in Boston, MA.

Boston, MA$25.00

San Francisco, CA$25.00

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

25%Trains are 25% more expensive in San Francisco, CA than in Boston, MA.

Boston, MA$2.40

San Francisco, CA$3.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

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

Boston, MA$2.60

San Francisco, CA$4.15

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

11%Coffee is 11% more expensive in San Francisco, CA than in Boston, MA.

Boston, MA$5.12

San Francisco, CA$5.68

Distance: 2692 miles

Boston, MA airports

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

San Francisco, CA airports

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

Flights from Boston, MA

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, MA 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, CA

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, MA to San Francisco, CA

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!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA?

When you fly from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA the average price is $322. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA is $126. 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, CA more expensive than Boston, MA to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in San Francisco, CA costs about $ 4.15 USD, 60% more expensive than Boston, MA, with a fare of $ 2.60 USD,

while train tickets cost 25% more at San Francisco, CA: $ 3.00 USD versus $ 2.40 USD at Boston, MA.

Contrasting the price of a meal, they round 25.00 USD in both San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA.

The price of the coffee is around 10% more expensive in San Francisco, CA, with an average of 5.64 USD , while in Boston, MA the coffee costs 5.12 USD.

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

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

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

The best time of the year to visit San Francisco, CA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to San Francisco, CA from Boston, MA 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, MA - San Francisco, CA.

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

Flight length from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA is around 8 h and 35 m on average, at an average distance of 2,692.71 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco, CA compared to Boston, MA?

While in Boston, MA the temperatures can reach an average of 71ºF ºC in summer, San Francisco, CA's temperatures can go up to 62ºF ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather indicators show around 52ºF ºC in San Francisco, CA, compared to the 32ºF ºC average degrees reported in Boston, MA.

Which airports have flights between Boston, MA and San Francisco, CA?

The main route from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA is: Logan International Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport(SFO). The following airlines fly this route:

Which airlines fly from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Boston, MA to San Francisco, CA are:

Alaska Airlines.
United Airlines.
Delta Air Lines.

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