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$109 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Boston

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Cheapest round-trip
$239
Overall average: $366
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Wed 3/4Wed 3/18
SMF - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$432
JetBlue
Mon 7/6Fri 7/31
SMF - BOS • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Boston (SMF-BOS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Boston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Boston

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:08 pm
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9h 08m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:51 am
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SMF
8h 51m
1 stop
$239United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 24
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5:00 am - 3:35 pm
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BOS
7h 35m
1 stop
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1:55 pm - 10:15 pm
BOS
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SMF
11h 20m
2 stops
$244United Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pm
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BOS
10h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:37 pm - 11:43 pm
BOS
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SMF
8h 06m
1 stop
$257Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
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BOS
14h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 9:11 am
BOS
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SMF
17h 47m
1 stop
$260Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:04 pm - 3:36 pm
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BOS
17h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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10h 00m
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$262Alaska Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 10:55 pm
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8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 5:35 pm
BOS
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SMF
15h 35m
2 stops
$268Southwest
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:50 am
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7h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 1:37 pm
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9h 28m
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$282United Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:59 pm
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12h 29m
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5:44 pm - 10:05 am
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19h 21m
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$284Alaska Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:49 pm - 6:54 am
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8h 05m
1 stop
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5:44 pm - 10:05 am
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19h 21m
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$287Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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12:11 pm - 5:53 am
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14h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 9:16 am
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18h 36m
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$292Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Boston flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Boston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to Boston? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Boston?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Boston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Sacramento to Boston, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Boston back to Sacramento, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Boston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Boston is January, where tickets cost $312 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $427 and $397 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Boston?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $332, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Boston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Boston, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert on BOS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Boston

  • Does Boston Logan International Airport have a children’s play area?

    Boston Logan International Airport has play areas you should consider checking if you are traveling with children. They have amenities to help children unwind before their flight. You can find such on Terminal A at Gate 18, post-security, Terminal B towards Gates B30 along the corridor, and Terminal C before Gate 25 post-security.

  • Where can I relax while waiting for my flight at Sacramento International Airport?

    While waiting for your flight at SMF, consider visiting the airport’s lounges. The airport has the Centurion Studio Partner located Inside Security in Terminal A and Inside Security in Terminal B. The lounges have comfortable couches where you can relax as you enjoy a meal, drink, and other services.

  • Are there pet relief areas at Boston Logan International Airport?

    If you are traveling with your pet, consider visiting any pet relief areas at the Boston Logan International Airport to freshen up your pets. You can find pet relief areas outside every terminal at the ‘Arrivals’ level curb. You can also find another pet relief area at Terminal E post security as well as Terminal C near Gate C20.

  • What public transportation means can I use to access Boston City from Boston Logan International Airport?

    Those arriving at BOS can use several means of public transport to access the city center. You may use the Logan Express, ground transportation options such as shuttles, taxis, buses, and limos, and water transportation options such as water taxis. These are convenient ways of accessing Boston City from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Boston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Boston was $109 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Boston?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Boston?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Boston flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Boston?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Boston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Boston?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Boston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Boston from Sacramento?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Boston.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Boston, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Boston are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $393 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $297 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Boston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and BOS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Boston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $347 or less round-trip.
  • If you have a flight to catch at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you can consider leaving your vehicle at the airport’s parking. You can park it at the Economy parking or Daily Parking for Terminals A and B. They offer extended parking services which are ideal for travelers flying out.
  • Once you land at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and are looking to shop, you can visit some shops available at every terminal. For example, those on Terminal E can visit BOSS Travel Store, Hugo Boss, or Estee Lauder, among others. Terminal B houses Boston Tops, MAC Cosmetics, and Hudson Booksellers.
  • If you are scheduled to arrive at the Boston Logan International Airport late at night, take advantage of the on-site hotels at the airport for your night’s stay. For instance, you can book into the Hilton Boston Logan Airport or Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, conveniently accessed within the airport.
  • Art lovers looking to fly out through the Sacramento International Airport can marvel at the art galleries at the airport. Make your way to Terminal A at the pedestrian bridge from the parking, above the ticket counter, 2nd floor before security, and Baggage Claim area to explore the displayed art. Terminal B’s Concourse and International Arrivals also have art displays for passengers to enjoy.
  • If you have a flight from SMF to BOS, consider arriving at Sacramento International Airport at least 2h before the departure time of your flight. This is recommended to allow sufficient time for check-in before your flight. Additionally, ensure you factor in the morning rush hour, which starts at about 6 am to 10 am when planning your morning commute to the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Boston

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Jan 2026
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The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Advertised fruit trays with cheese, but only snacks handed out!

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

No enough space plus only allowing one laggage instead of two like other airlines.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Qatar airways ,boarding arrangements at Hamid international airport could been better

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

we were delayed because of some safety check that wasn't done or available

Friendly crew. Poor food service maybe due to full flight. All in all, you get what you pay for.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

very difficult boarding process - aggressive passengers not the friendliest crew

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

The plane was late to leave.. Internet was lousy. TV was not working. when we arrived, We stayed on the plane for a long time before we got to the gate. It took us a long time to retrieve our luggage because they didn’t know what carousel to send them to. It was a bad experience.

There were mutliple delays. There was inconsistent, delayed, and poor communication regarding the delays.

Seats were not too comfortable; it was impossible to locate the underseat power outlet.

The check in and boarding process was a bit of a cluster. Two people at the counter to check in, three random lines that nobody knew which was for what, and people kept getting shuffled from one line to another for no apparent reason because then they’d get shuffled back and end up getting out further back in the line than they were originally. I only had to hand my already checked bag over and it took 45 minutes. I was never assigned a seat so when I tried to board I was pulled out of line again while someone had to try to manually assign me a seat. During the flight I got up to go to the bathroom, and there was an attendant in the aisle offering pillows etc and it was a 30 min wait unbuckled standing by the bathrooms because she said I couldn’t go past her. First and last time flying jet blue to be honest.

No overhead baggage room even though I was seated in row 2. Consequently had to check in my carry on bag. Baggage carousel was jammed. Took 45 min to get my bag.

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