How many flights from San Diego to Boston are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 27.4% of flights from San Diego to Boston have been non-stop. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to Boston?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Boston has a duration of 5 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of 4156 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 22 minutes. Travelers can expect a significant difference in travel time depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting flight.

How often do cheap flights from San Diego to Boston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from San Diego to Boston are a frequent occurrence. This route is consistently observed to have favorable pricing opportunities for travelers. The frequency of these deals is based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

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San Diego to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Boston

Fares for flights from San Diego to Boston typically range from $302–$665, with a median price of $465. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly cheap flights from San Diego to Boston may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Boston? The data shows that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $135. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $186. Travelers can also find lower prices in May, where the median fare stands at $277.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 27.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from San Diego to Boston are available, you will likely encounter itineraries with one or more stops.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Boston? A typical journey from San Diego to Boston takes 5h 48m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 5h 48m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends to 11h 54m.

The distance between San Diego and Boston is approximately 4156 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you can expect a significant travel time covering a considerable distance across the country.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Boston

Regular price: $225 - $438

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Boston is $225 to $438. The current lowest deal is $212 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 13-Oct 24.

now $212

Low $225

High $438

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Boston

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Boston is December, with a median price of $138. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $580. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $138

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

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Direct flights from San Diego to Boston

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Boston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Boston

San Diego (SAN) - Boston (BOS)

JetBlue Airways

$353

$263

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Boston

San Diego (SAN) - Boston (BOS)

Southwest Airlines

$260

$257

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Boston

San Diego (SAN) - Boston (BOS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$278

$244

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Boston

San Diego (SAN) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$333

$276

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Boston

San Diego (SAN) - Boston (BOS)

United Airlines

$329

$274

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Boston

San Diego (SAN) - Boston (BOS)

American Airlines

$329

$255

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Boston

9 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 31

$499 → $338

32%

7 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 31

$506 → $349

31%

14 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 24

$395 → $278

30%

1 night

Sep 14 - Sep 15

$353 → $263

26%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Boston

San Diego - Boston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to Boston are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $135

Historically, November and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 48m

Direct flights typically take 5h 48m, while connecting flights average 11h 54m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to Boston are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Boston.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$206

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Boston.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Boston main airports to arrive at

Logan International (BOS)

Cheapest

Logan International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Diego to Boston.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, subway, ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$176

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 that can help travelers avoid Boston Logan congestion.

📍 ~70 km from Boston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Boston

$1,247

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Boston

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from San Diego to Boston have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $443. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $597. Booking within 7-13 days of travel typically sees an average price of $509. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Boston is considered to be $302 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $465. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $665 or less. These figures provide a benchmark for what constitutes a cost-effective fare on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Boston have been November, with a median price of $135, and January, with a median price of $186. May also shows a relatively lower median price of $277. The annual median price for this route is $465, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

San Diego to Boston: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Boston

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Boston

Regular price: $225 - $438

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

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Boston is $225 to $438. The current lowest deal is $212 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 13-Oct 24.

now $212

Low $225

High $438

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Boston

December

Cheapest

Flights from $138

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $580

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

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Sep

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