How many flights from Sacramento to Boston are non-stop?

Historically, there have been no non-stop flights available from Sacramento to Boston across the trailing 90 days. Travelers on this route typically require connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, flights historically involve a median of 2 stopovers to reach the destination. All flights on this route have historically included at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Boston?

The typical flight duration for a one-stop journey from Sacramento to Boston is approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes, which translates to a median of 500 minutes. While direct flights are not typically available, if they were, the estimated flight time would be around 10 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of 4232 kilometers. Connecting flights are the standard for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Sacramento to Boston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Sacramento to Boston come up frequently. This route is regularly featured among discounted options. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with consistent availability across the trailing 30 days. The frequency of these deals makes it a good route for finding cost-effective travel options.

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September 9 - September 23

Cheapest

SMF - Boston

$300

$198

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October 17 - October 24

Best

SMF - Boston

$361

$208

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August 14 - August 22

Best

Earliest

SMF - Boston

$395

$222

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August 20 - August 25

Best

SMF - Boston

$417

$226

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November 5 - November 9

SMF - Boston

$375

$226

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September 16 - September 19

SMF - Boston

$341

$247

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October 18 - October 28

SMF - Boston

$343

$247

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August 14 - August 19

Earliest

SMF - Boston

$427

$253

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October 7 - October 14

SMF - Boston

$352

$255

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September 8 - September 15

SMF - Boston

$327

$256

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Sacramento to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Boston

For those looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Boston, the data shows that January is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $149. Following closely, November offers a median fare of $180, making it another economical option. May also presents a good opportunity, with a median fare of $289.

Fares for this route typically range from $456 to $838, with a median of $608. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Sacramento to Boston, most itineraries connect at least once, as direct flights from Sacramento to Boston are not a common option. The majority of connecting itineraries typically involve 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Boston, including connections, takes about 20h 53m. This duration reflects the need for at least one stopover on most routes between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Boston

Regular price: $258 - $473

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Boston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Boston is between $258 and $473. The current lowest deal is $198 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 23.

now $198

Low $258

High $473

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Boston

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Boston is January, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $711. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $149

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $711

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Direct flights from Sacramento to Boston

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Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Boston

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Boston

Sacramento (SMF) - Boston (BOS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$470

$354

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Boston

Sacramento (SMF) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$543

$400

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Boston

Sacramento (SMF) - Boston (BOS)

United Airlines

$461

$382

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Boston

Sacramento (SMF) - Boston (BOS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$444

$297

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Boston

Sacramento (SMF) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$428

$292

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Boston

Sacramento (SMF) - Boston (BOS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$346

$297

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Boston

5 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 21

$623 → $343

45%

4 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 20

$629 → $363

42%

3 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 13

$517 → $298

42%

4 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 14

$514 → $296

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Boston

Sacramento - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Sacramento to Boston are near the typical level of $608.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for prices as low as $149

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 20h 53m

Flights from Sacramento to Boston typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 20h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals available on this route

This route frequently has deals, with 2% of recent fares considered good prices.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers a $198 deal

A recent deal on Southwest Airlines was found for $198 from Sacramento to Boston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals on flights from Sacramento to Boston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Boston, making it a convenient departure option.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Sacramento to Boston.

📍 ~5 km from Boston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Airports nearby Boston used as alternative

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport (PVD)

Cheapest

Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport is a major regional hub, offering an alternative to Boston Logan.

📍 ~75 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$256

Manchester–Boston Regional (MHT)

Manchester–Boston Regional is a primary alternative for travelers north of the Boston metro area.

📍 ~80 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$281

Bradley International (BDL)

Bradley International is a large international airport with an extensive route network for the region.

📍 ~150 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$313

Portland International Jetport (PWM)

Portland International Jetport is a well-connected regional jetport serving northern New England.

📍 ~170 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$311

Worcester Regional (ORH)

Worcester Regional is the closest alternative for travelers in central Massachusetts, with minimal wait times.

📍 ~70 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$562

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

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$1,680

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Jun 25

Boston, United States

72% AI deal score

$2,538

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Jun 18

Boston, United States

68% AI deal score

$3,079

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Oct 11

Boston, United States

67% AI deal score

$2,740

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Aug 20

Boston, United States

65% AI deal score

$3,354

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Historically, booking flights from Sacramento to Boston at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $429. Prices tend to increase closer to departure, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $906. For optimal savings, consider securing your tickets well in advance of your travel date.

A good price for a flight from Sacramento to Boston is considered to be around $456. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, representing the lower end of prices observed. The median price for this route has been $608, while prices can go up to $838 or more for higher-cost tickets.

Historically, January and November tend to offer the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Boston. January had a median price of $149, and November had a median price of $180 across the trailing 270 days. While May also showed a relatively low median of $289, it was also observed as the most expensive month on average, with a median price of $289. The annual median for this route is $608.

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