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Quick Flight Summary from San Francisco to Boston

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    1,411 SAR
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 46 min
  • Arrival airports BOS / PSM / ZTY
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    1,080 SAR

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Boston

Cheapest Direct Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
30 Sep, Wed
San Francisco – Boston
5h 47m
Non-stop
SFOBOS

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
5 Oct, Mon
San Francisco – Boston
5h 48m
Non-stop
SFOBOS

Last update: 19 September 2026 00:49

Estimated Prices for San Francisco to Boston Flights

Cheapest Day10 October Saturday
Best Price
557 SAR
Average Price
854 SAR
1,418 SAR
557 SAR
1,055 SAR
22Tue
Sep
1,239 SAR
23Wed
1,359 SAR
24Thu
1,155 SAR
25Fri
631 SAR
26Sat
1,418 SAR
27Sun
708 SAR
28Mon
1,242 SAR
29Tue
1,359 SAR
30Wed
1,359 SAR
01Thu
Oct
756 SAR
02Fri
671 SAR
03Sat
594 SAR
04Sun
594 SAR
05Mon
597 SAR
06Tue
802 SAR
07Wed
1,262 SAR
08Thu
883 SAR
09Fri
557 SAR
10Sat
760 SAR
11Sun
594 SAR
12Mon
557 SAR
13Tue
772 SAR
14Wed
961 SAR
15Thu
861 SAR
16Fri
557 SAR
17Sat
594 SAR
18Sun
594 SAR
19Mon
557 SAR
20Tue
557 SAR
21Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from San Francisco City Center

San Francisco Intl. Airport

Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

Transportation to Boston City Center from Airport

Logan Intl. Airport

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels. 

Boston Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
21 Sep
Clear
19°12°
Today
Tuesday
22 Sep
Cloudy
17°12°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Cloudy
16°11°
Thursday
24 Sep
Cloudy
15°13°
Friday
25 Sep
Cloudy
17°12°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for San Francisco-Boston flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all San Francisco-Boston flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For San Francisco-Boston flights, you can use Embarkader Airport, San Francisco Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Logan Intl. Airport, Portsmouth Intl. Airport, Back Bay Railway Station for arrival.
The flight distance between San Francisco-Boston is 4332 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 5 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Francisco-Boston flights is Friday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Delta Air Lines starts from approximately 539 SAR.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Frontier Airlines
1,055 SAR
1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm)
Alaska Airlines
686 SAR
Delta Air Lines
539 SAR
1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Sun Country Airlines
1,150 SAR
1 piece handbag
American Airlines
772 SAR
1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / In-flight Entertainment
JetBlue
1,138 SAR

Last update: 07.09.2026

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