Boston to San Diego (BOS–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,582 mi airlines 56/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FI7895
FI Icelandair
32S
6:25 AM
EDT TC
9:56 AM
PDT
6h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6919
B6 JetBlue
321
6:30 AM
EDT TC
10:01 AM
PDT
6h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6619
B6 JetBlue
321
9:19 AM
EDT TC
12:51 PM
PDT
6h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B619
B6 JetBlue
321
3:42 PM
EDT TC
6:30 PM
PDT
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5258
EI Aer Lingus
321
4:00 PM
EDT TC
7:28 PM
PDT
6h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7893
FI Icelandair
32S
4:40 PM
EDT TC
8:17 PM
PDT
6h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL571
DL Delta
A21N
5:36 PM
EDT TA
8:37 PM
PDT
6h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS389
AS Alaska
73J
7:17 PM
EDT TB
10:23 PM
PDT
6h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS390
AS Alaska
7M9
8:50 AM
PDT T2
5:24 PM
EDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6920
B6 JetBlue
321
11:11 AM
PDT T1
7:49 PM
EDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI5259
EI Aer Lingus
32S
11:54 AM
PDT T1
8:25 PM
EDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B6620
B6 JetBlue
321
2:20 PM
PDT T1
11:04 PM
EDT
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B62120
B6 JetBlue
32S
8:59 PM
PDT T1
5:21 AM+1
EDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI7894
FI Icelandair
32S
9:35 PM
PDT T1
5:57 AM+1
EDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL825
DL Delta
A21N
9:43 PM
PDT T2
6:29 AM+1
EDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL561
DL Delta
32Q
9:59 PM
PDT T2
6:30 AM+1
EDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Boston to San Diego
5 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 2,582 mi 5h 48m nonstop -3h behind 66 1-stop hubs

BOS–SAN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Icelandair and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,582 miles in approximately 5h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 21 321 5h48-6h32 50%
FI Icelandair 14 32S 6h31-6h37 50%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 73J 6h06 50% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 7 A21N 6h01 50% SkyTeam
EI Aer Lingus 7 321 6h28 50%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – B6, EI
32S Airbus A321 – FI
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
A21NDL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + EI + FI (42 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 13%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOS to SAN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,312
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → SAN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
77%
Return
SAN → BOS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays → SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Boston.
BOS: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,582 mi / 4,156 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 48m to 6h 45m.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

BOS–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,582 mi / 4,156 km
Flight time5h 48m to 6h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights56 out / 55 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 48m to 6h 45m. The route covers 2,582 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus and Icelandair.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from BOS to SAN. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, SCF, SDF, GSP, MKC, VNY, TEB, ICT, HOU, HDN, JAC, EGE, SUA, RDU, OAK, STS, FAT, APF, PBI, YVR, PVR, MKE, SAT, ATL, MDW, MSP, IAD, DTW, DUB, AUS, LAX, ORD, PDX, IAH, BNA, JFK, DEN, LAS, SLC, BWI, DFW, PHL, PHX, CLT, SFO, MIA, MUC, STL, YYZ, FLL, MSY, EWR, SEA, DCA, IND, DAL, CMH, LHR, NRT, TPA, MCO, MCI, BOI, BZN, AMS and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Boston.
Yes, return flights from SAN to BOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BOS to SAN

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus and Icelandair. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BOS to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to SAN ranges from 5 hours 48 minutes to 6 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,582 miles (4,156 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.