How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Boston?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Boston. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Boston?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Boston?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Boston with an airline and back to California with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Boston?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Boston from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

2:15 pm - 1:14 am

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7h 59m

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3:10 pm - 8:34 pm

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8h 24m

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$242United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

12:05 pm - 11:10 pm

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8h 05m

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1:16 pm - 6:25 pm

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8h 09m

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Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10

1:41 pm - 10:23 pm

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5h 42mnonstop

6:37 am - 9:50 am

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6h 13mnonstop

$261JetBlue

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

8:40 pm - 5:19 am

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6:05 am - 9:10 am

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6h 05mnonstop

$262JetBlue

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8:52 pm - 5:40 am

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5h 48mnonstop

4:33 pm - 7:53 pm

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6h 20mnonstop

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Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

6:05 pm - 6:20 am

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8:41 pm - 11:55 pm

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6h 14mnonstop

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1:10 pm - 9:51 pm

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5h 41mnonstop

11:28 am - 5:42 pm

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9h 14m

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11:45 am - 10:40 pm

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11h 55m

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6:20 pm - 6:20 am

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9h 00m

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8:30 am - 4:48 pm

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11h 18m

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9:40 pm - 9:50 am

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9h 10m

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4:45 pm - 12:20 am

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10h 35m

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Low season	January
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.

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Flight from San Jose to Boston

alyciaFlew with American Airlines

LAX

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Mar 2026

Switching terminals in Boston was a VERY long walk -- dont cut your connection close if you are going from B to E

NicoleFlew with JetBlue

LAX

BOS

Apr 2026

Bring your own snacks/food. Extra legroom is nice but not really worth the extra money, unless you want free alcohol.

ericFlew with Air New Zealand

SFO

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Jan 2025

At least two hour connection Buy food pre-flight

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Boston?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Boston.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Boston?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Boston?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Boston with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Boston?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Boston from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Boston?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Boston.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Boston?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Boston?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Boston with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Boston?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Boston from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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