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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Typical prices: $216-$410
Frontier
Fri 10/26Sun 11/4
BOI - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$224
Typical prices: $215-$408
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/24Sun 10/28
BOI - SFO • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Average duration is 2h 01m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 61% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 31% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $309 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Boise to San Francisco (BOI-SFO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boise to San Francisco

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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2:50 pm - 8:19 amBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
18h 29m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:14 pm - 1:54 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
17h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$141Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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2:49 pm - 12:52 pmBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
23h 03m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:05 pm - 1:54 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
21h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$142Frontier
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:59 pm - 11:56 pmBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
6h 57m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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5:50 am - 10:42 amSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
3h 52m1 stop Salt Lake City
$159Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:57 pm - 11:31 pmBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
6h 34m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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9:56 am - 5:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
6h 59m1 stop Salt Lake City
$159Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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8:57 am - 9:55 amBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
1h 58mnonstop
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6:35 pm - 9:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
1h 45mnonstop
$224Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 27
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10:02 am - 11:06 amBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
2h 04mnonstop
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7:03 pm - 9:42 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
1h 39mnonstop
$225Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:57 am - 9:55 amBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
1h 58mnonstop
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6:47 pm - 9:33 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
1h 46mnonstop
$225Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:50 pm - 7:43 pmBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
1h 53mnonstop
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9:04 pm - 11:59 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
1h 55mnonstop
$230United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:50 pm - 7:43 pmBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
1h 53mnonstop
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2:02 pm - 4:42 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
1h 40mnonstop
$235United Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7
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4:05 pm - 5:07 pmBOI  Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld-SFO San Francisco
2h 02mnonstop
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12:07 pm - 3:03 pmSFO  San Francisco-BOI Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld
1h 56mnonstop
$236United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Boise to San Francisco flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Boise to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Boise to San Francisco start at $141. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $216 to $410. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $141 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boise to San Francisco?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boise to San Francisco, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 46% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boise to San Francisco?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Boise to San Francisco at $208 round-trip.
•July ($357) and March ($357) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Boise to San Francisco the cheapest?

Flights from Boise to San Francisco are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 61% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Boise to San Francisco

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Boise to San Francisco flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
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Your Boise to San Francisco flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Where can I park my car at the Boise Airport?

    Your most affordable option for parking your car at BOI is in the Economy Lots. From these lots, you can catch a free shuttle to the terminals. If you check the Boise Airport website parking page, you can find up to the minute information on how many spots are available in each lot.

  • Does the Boise Airport have any animal relief stations?

    Yes. You can bring your service animal or pet to the mini dog park situated outside the Boise Airport, top the right of the terminal building when you are facing the entrance doors. If your four-legged companion needs to go potty once you are already at the gate waiting for your plane, you can use the animal relief area located airside, a little bit past the security checkpoint.

  • How can I get to BOI from downtown Boise?

    At the bus stop at the intersection of S. Capitol Blvd. and W. River St. in downtown Boise, you can catch a Bus #4 or a Bus #3 that will take you to the Boise Airport. The #4 ride takes approximately 20 minutes and the #3 ride takes roughly 10 minutes. You can also take a taxi to BOI. A taxi ride from Boise to BOI takes approximately 8min.

  • Does the San Francisco Airport have a military lounge?

    Yes. Active duty members of the US military and their families who would like to reboot or refresh before heading into San Francisco can use this USO free of charge. Located in the SFO Harvey Milk Terminal, this military lounge is open every day from 7 am to 4 pm. Amenities include a comfortable TV lounge, snack packs to go, device charging ports, flight information, and more.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Boise to San Francisco flights?

    Among airlines operating Boise to San Francisco flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Boise to San Francisco?

    2 airlines operate flights between Boise and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Boise to San Francisco?

    Flights from Boise to San Francisco usually depart from Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld (BOI) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Boise to San Francisco flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Boise to San Francisco?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Boise to San Francisco:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Boise to San Francisco?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $299 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $309.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Boise to San Francisco?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Boise to San Francisco?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Boise to San Francisco pass through?

    Connecting flights from Boise to San Francisco most commonly pass through:

    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Boise to San Francisco?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Boise to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $439, a difference of $162. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Boise to San Francisco spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Boise to San Francisco flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Boise to San Francisco?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Boise to San Francisco:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:11 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 9:11 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 01m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Boise to San Francisco flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 80% above the route average of $300. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Boise to San Francisco?

    A nonstop flight from Boise to San Francisco takes 2h 01m, covering 522 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Boise to San Francisco?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Boise to San Francisco changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $141 to $749. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Boise to San Francisco looking right now?

    One-way fares from Boise to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $106, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Boise to San Francisco?

    Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 5h 36m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Boise and San Francisco?

    San Francisco is 1 hour behind Boise (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Europcar
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Fox

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Boise to San Francisco flight?

    Round-trip flights from Boise to San Francisco range from $216 to $410, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $216 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Boise to San Francisco flights?

    Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Boise to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Boise to San Francisco flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $277 - about $162 less than Sunday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 61% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Boise to San Francisco trip for October. Fares historically average $208 round-trip in that month - typically $149 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.
    - Grand Hyatt At Sfo
  • The Boise International Airport - Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field (BOI) is the biggest and busiest airport in the state of Idaho. A hub for Alaska Airlines, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the second busiest airport in California, after LAX.
  • Airlines such as Southwest, Alaska, Delta, United, or American offer one-stop flights from BOI to SFO. Layover cities include Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, and Salt Lake City. Alaska also offers flights with two stops.
  • While you are waiting for your flight to San Francisco at BOI, consider strolling through the Art Source Gallery. At this retail art outlet on the second floor of Gowen Field, you can browse and even purchase paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and glass art created by artists from Idaho.
  • If you need to find accommodation at the airport, consider staying at the Grand Hyatt at the San Francisco International Airport hotel. You can reach this convenient and comfortable accommodation from any terminal at SFO by way of the free AirTrain.
  • If you have reserved a rental vehicle from SFO, you can take the AirTrain Blue Line to the Rental Car Center. The AirTrain runs 24/7 from any terminal throughout SFO. Rental car agencies at the San Francisco Airport include Avis, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, Hertz, and more.

Prefer to fly direct from Boise to San Francisco?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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