San FranciscoBostonFlight TimeSFO–BOS
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Boston (Boston Logan International Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Boston (BOS) takes 5h 3m on average, covering about 2,818 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 46m and the slowest 5h 16m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 3m | 2,818 mi | 4h 46m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to BOS
Our current provider sample includes 17-18/day from SFO to BOS across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:59
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 28
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 07:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
BOS to SFO flight time (14 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-08 and 2026-06-15, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to BOS?
The SFO to BOS flight takes 5h 3m on average based on 6 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from BOS?
SFO to BOS is about 2,818 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to BOS?
United Airlines, JetBlue Airways fly the SFO to BOS route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to BOS?
Aircraft observed on SFO to BOS include Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A321neo.