Cheap flights Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO)
Boston to San Francisco is a 3183-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | BOS → SFO | $651 | $126 | $777 |
| Cheapest combo | PVD → SFO | $666 | $99 | $764 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$12. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Boston
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS — Boston | 0 mi / 0m | $112 | $651 | $763 |
| MHT — Manchester | 52.8 mi / 53m | $83 | $684 | $767 |
| PVD — Providence | 58.5 mi / 56m | $85 | $666 | $750 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from BOS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 0 mi / 0m | $14 | $651 | $665 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13 mi / 18m | $37 | $665 | $702 |
| SJC — San Jose | 36 mi / 41m | $86 | $678 | $765 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 3183 miles, 2d 5h, and an estimated $559 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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