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San Francisco to Boston Flights

San Francisco is a busy and industrious city, but you may want to take a break from it. Travel to Boston for a taste of colonial history and east coast charm. When you book your vacation, check out Orbitz.com. They can help you find great deals on airfare and more.

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport is located right off Bayshore Freeway, only about 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco. Some of the airlines that fly out of this airport are American, Southwest and United Airlines. The simplest way to get to the airport is to drive your own car, or ride the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train. The BART system is a useful way to get to and from the airport, and the tickets cost under $10, which makes it the least expensive choice.

If you drive your own car, you should park at the long-term parking lot, which will cost $18 per day. Other parking options include short-term parking, which is $36 a day, and a daily parking lot, which costs $28 per day. Once you're at the airport, you can get some food at Amoura Café, Burger Joint, Firewood Grill or any of the other eateries at the airport.

Boston: History Meets Modern Culture

Boston is famous for its role in the American Revolutionary War, but it has more than just historical sites. Go to a Red Sox game or grab a bowl of delicious clam chowder. Whatever your interests are, you're sure to find something to love about Boston.

Boston Logan International Airport

Logan International Airport, located at 1 Harborside Drive, is less than 10 minutes from the Boston city center. This airport offers many passenger amenities, including a spa and a children's play area. To get from the airport to your final destination, you can ride the subway or take a water taxi. Water taxis cost only $10 per trip and offer a unique travel opportunity. Taking the subway is the least expensive option, costing only $2.50 per trip.

Average temperatures in Boston during the summer range from 60 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are colder, with average temperatures ranging from 22 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall offer milder temperatures between the two extremes. Generally, every month receives precipitation in Boston, so be sure to pack an umbrella.

If you're looking for a bit of culture, visit Boston's Museum of Fine Arts or catch a concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sports fans can watch a game at the world-famous Fenway Park. History buffs can walk the Freedom Trail, which features a number of Boston's most famous historic landmarks. Regardless of your personality, you'll find something in Boston to keep you entertained.

San Francisco to Historical Boston

While San Francisco boasts many important historical sites, Boston tells the story of the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States. Travel from San Francisco to Boston for lots of history and culture. Visit Orbitz.com to save money on your vacation.

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Boston

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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Jun 15 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) Virgin America $401
Return Mon, Jun 17 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Jun 3 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) AirTran Airways $334
Return Tue, Jun 4 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in June from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 4 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) Virgin America $350
Return Tue, Jun 11 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jul 11 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) United Airlines $446
Return Mon, Jul 15 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Jul 29 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) United Airlines $366
Return Sun, Sep 8 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines

Best one-week trip in July from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jul 16 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) United Airlines $422
Return Tue, Jul 23 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Aug 22 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) United Airlines $390
Return Mon, Aug 26 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Aug 27 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) Virgin America $346
Return Thu, Sep 5 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America

Best one-week trip in August from San Francisco to Boston

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 28 San Francisco (SFO) Boston (BOS) United Airlines $360
Return Wed, Sep 4 Boston (BOS) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines
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Airports in San Francisco CA, US
map of airports in San Francisco
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    San Francisco Airport (SFO)

    Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from SFO to BOS

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 2 Virgin America
    Terminal 3 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal I JetBlue Airways
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Airports in Boston MA, US
map of airports in Boston
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    Boston Logan Airport (BOS)

    Distance from City Center: 3 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from SFO to BOS

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal B Virgin America
    Terminal C JetBlue Airways, US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between San Francisco and Boston

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines
Boeing 757-200 Passenger US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 757-300 Passenger United Airlines
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A319 Virgin America, United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 737-800 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A320 JetBlue Airways, Virgin America, United Airlines, US Airways
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Flight facts

    • 15 direct flights are operating from San Francisco to Boston today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 5h 43m.
    • United Airlines flight 1079 (1:00 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from San Francisco to Boston.
    • Virgin America flight 358 (5:55 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from San Francisco to Boston.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from San Francisco to Boston (United Airlines flight 1440, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) takes 5h 34m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from San Francisco to Boston (United Airlines flight 444, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 5h 57m.
    • Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from San Francisco to Boston

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo AirTran Airways SFO BOS Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 4 $334
airline logo United Airlines SFO BOS Sat, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 13 $350
airline logo JetBlue Airways SFO BOS Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 11 $350
airline logo Virgin America SFO BOS Thu, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 17 $350
airline logo US Airways SFO BOS Fri, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 10 $369
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines SFO BOS Tue, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 16 $372
airline logo American Airlines SFO BOS Mon, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 15 $372
airline logo Sun Country Airlines SFO BOS Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17 $372
airline logo Alaska Airlines SFO BOS Mon, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 25 $547

Daily flight schedule for Sat, May 25, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
JetBlue Airways B6632 SFO 8:00 AM BOS 4:44 PM 320 5hr 44min
United Airlines UA768 SFO 8:17 AM BOS 5:00 PM 752 5hr 43min
US Airways US6334 SFO 8:17 AM BOS 5:00 PM 752 5hr 43min
Virgin America VX352 SFO 9:35 AM BOS 6:15 PM 320 5hr 40min
United Airlines UA788 SFO 10:50 AM BOS 7:33 PM 752 5hr 43min
US Airways US6603 SFO 10:50 AM BOS 7:33 PM 752 5hr 43min
United Airlines UA1509 SFO 1:00 PM BOS 9:47 PM 739 5hr 47min
United Airlines UA1682 SFO 4:15 PM BOS 1:00 AM 73G 5hr 45min
JetBlue Airways B6636 SFO 10:05 PM BOS 6:42 AM 320 5hr 37min
United Airlines UA1529 SFO 10:38 PM BOS 7:22 AM 739 5hr 44min
Virgin America VX358 SFO 10:55 PM BOS 7:35 AM 320 5hr 40min