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Cheapest round-trip
$285
Typical prices: $310-$434
United Airlines
Wed 8/26Wed 9/2
SJC - BOS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $152-$192
United Airlines
Tue 9/1
SJC - BOS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Jose and Boston. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $287 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 37m (one-way)
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October
Cheapest • 14% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Boston (SJC-BOS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Boston

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:19 pm
SJC
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BOS
9h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 9:13 pm
BOS
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SJC
9h 03m
1 stop
$285United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 1:11 am
SJC
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BOS
8h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 11:46 am
BOS
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
$285United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 7:15 pm
SJC
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BOS
10h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 7:51 pm
BOS
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SJC
11h 21m
1 stop
$285Delta
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 22
Delta Logo
4:24 pm - 5:33 am
SJC
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BOS
10h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:27 pm
BOS
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SJC
8h 22m
1 stop
$285Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
11:00 pm - 12:15 pm
SJC
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BOS
10h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 1:00 pm
BOS
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SJC
10h 10m
1 stop
$285Southwest
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 22
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12:30 pm - 12:30 am
SJC
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BOS
9h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 11:05 pm
BOS
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SJC
10h 45m
1 stop
$285Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 11:43 pm
SJC
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BOS
7h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
BOS
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SJC
10h 00m
1 stop
$285American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 11:24 pm
SJC
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BOS
7h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:57 am
BOS
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SJC
8h 27m
1 stop
$285American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 5:49 am
SJC
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BOS
9h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:45 pm
BOS
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 5:21 am
SJC
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BOS
19h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 11:20 am
BOS
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SJC
30h 29m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Boston flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California to Boston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Boston departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Boston from San Jose, California usually cost between $322 and $477 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $285 on Southwest (Aug 25-Aug 27).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Boston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Boston is October, where tickets cost $342 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $522 and $484 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Boston, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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 SJC

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 season

February

Cheapest flight

$143
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Boston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Boston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Boston

  • What hotels are located near Boston Logan International Airport?

    Boston Logan International Airport has a number of beautiful hotels located near it. The Hilton Boston Logan Airport hotel is one of the closest and is located about 0.3 miles from the airport. Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor is located in East Boston, about 0.75 miles from the airport. Others include the Embassy Suites Boston and Global Luxury Suites.

  • How can I fly from San Jose to Boston?

    Some planes offer direct flights from San Jose to Boston. Currently, only one airline operates direct flights from SJC to BOS. JetBlue airline provides this service daily. You can plan your travel easily, thanks to the daily flights. Just ensure that you comply with their booking regulations so that you can have a smooth onboarding process. Other airlines such as American Airlines offer flights with only one stopover, in Phoenix (PHX).

  • What makes Boston Logan International Airport a good airport?

    Boston Logan International Airport is a renowned airport that offers excellent services to its clients. The airport is conveniently located with an excellent connection to the city. The airport’s terminals are correctly organized with ever-expanding security screening capacities. It also has live entertainment as well as local food choices. The airport’s security is also highly rated.

  • Is there public transportation from San Jose city to San Jose International Airport?

    Yes, there is an elaborate public transport system from San Jose city to the SJC airport. The Airport Flyer at Terminal B’s Stop 5 and 6 and Terminal A’s Stop 7 connects riders to the Milpitas Transit Center through Winchester Station and San Jose Metro Light Rail.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Boston?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Boston was $143 for a one-way ticket and $285 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Jose to Boston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Boston?

    San Jose airport is called San Jose and the only airport in Boston is Boston Logan Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Boston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to Boston?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Boston are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $414 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 $493 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Boston from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Boston

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $289 or less one-way.
  • Use the excellent lounges available in the arrival and departure airports. There are several exceptional lounges in San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) that guarantee top-notch services such as meals and Wi-Fi.
  • If you are a passenger heading to East Boston from San Jose, you should take advantage of the excellent public transport between BOS and the city, including the subway and commuter rail.
  • If you own a pet, BOS has you covered when it comes to pet relief areas. They are located on the arrivals level curb on every terminal.
  • If you are looking to travel to BOS, you can have access to several major cities which it serves. Some of these include San Jose, which is about 3 miles away, Fremont, about 13 miles away, and Oakland, approximately 36 miles away.
  • SJC has a top-of-the-class kid’s play area, which your kids may find comfort in as you wait for your flight. It is called the Zoom Zone, and it features interactive play spaces for young children.
  • When you have a flight at SJC, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport at least 2h before departure for domestic flights and 3h before international flights.
  • Make a stop at SJC’s ATMs and cash machines to make withdrawals as well as deposits. These are helpful in case of emergencies while you await your flights or when you just landed.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Jose to Boston

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Jose (SJC)
Boston (BOS)