Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 45% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Boston to California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $405, or $522 for flights within the next 24 hours.
September is one of the best times of the year to fly to California from Boston. Prices for September average $388 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $109. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in June
When flying from Boston to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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Return
Price
Boston Logan IntlLos Angeles
BOS - LAX
BOSLAX
Boston Logan Intl
Tue 8/27
Nonstop6h 10m
Los Angeles
Tue 8/27
1 stop18h 22m
Boston Logan IntlLos Angeles
BOS - LAX
BOSLAX
Boston Logan Intl
Sat 8/24
Nonstop6h 10m
Los Angeles
Wed 8/28
Nonstop5h 30m
Boston Logan IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
BOS - LAS
BOSLAS
Boston Logan Intl
Wed 7/24
1 stop9h 21m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 7/30
1 stop12h 59m
Boston Logan IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
BOS - LAS
BOSLAS
Boston Logan Intl
Sat 9/21
1 stop9h 56m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sat 9/28
1 stop10h 00m
Boston Logan IntlLos Angeles
BOS - LAX
BOSLAX
Boston Logan Intl
Wed 9/11
Nonstop6h 17m
Los Angeles
Wed 9/18
Nonstop5h 32m
Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco
BOS - SFO
BOSSFO
Boston Logan Intl
Wed 8/14
1 stop8h 34m
San Francisco
Mon 8/19
1 stop8h 21m
Boston Logan IntlLos Angeles
BOS - LAX
BOSLAX
Boston Logan Intl
Wed 9/11
1 stop8h 44m
Los Angeles
Tue 9/17
1 stop11h 33m
Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco
BOS - SFO
BOSSFO
Boston Logan Intl
Wed 8/14
1 stop9h 27m
San Francisco
Sat 8/17
Nonstop5h 36m
Boston Logan IntlSan Francisco
BOS - SFO
BOSSFO
Boston Logan Intl
Wed 8/28
Nonstop6h 32m
San Francisco
Wed 9/4
1 stop9h 39m
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
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Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.
The premier destination on the West Coast, California is one of those states that has it all, including mountain ranges, beaches, theme parks and vineyards, to name just a few of the many attractions. Where else could you spend the morning catching waves and the evening hitting snow-covered slopes? With a bit of driving in between, it's possible in California. Making it out to the Golden State is no problem, either, because there are plenty of daily direct flights to get you from Boston to California in about six hours.
When you come to California, it's not a matter of what you can do, but what you want to do. Los Angeles is home to studio tours that take you behind the scenes of your favorite shows. For snowboarding and skiing, Big Bear is one of the state's most popular resorts. The Bay Area has an exciting sports scene, and the parks in San Francisco are some of the best in the nation. San Diego has a relaxing vibe and beautiful beaches, including the gorgeous La Jolla Shores.
Come out to California without splurging on your airfare. Give our smart search engine a try to find all the cheap flights from Boston to California.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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Alaska Airlines | Cheapest$73 | Average$431 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |
Spirit Airlines | Cheapest$88 | Average$277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% |
Frontier | Cheapest$100 | Average$208 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |
JetBlue | Cheapest$101 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |
Breeze Airways | Cheapest$115 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
Delta | Cheapest$118 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
American Airlines | Cheapest$122 | Average$423 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |
United Airlines | Cheapest$153 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |
Sun Country Air | Cheapest$172 | Average$349 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time83% |
6%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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33%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
42%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
19%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |