United States Β· 2,582 miles (4,155 km)

San Diego (SAN) to Boston (BOS) flights

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12,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Boston (BOS) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. American AAdvantage charges the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Boston (BOS): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 2,582 miles (4,155 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Chicago and Chicago and more.

How many miles SAN to BOS costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines13,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines20,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines20,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines22,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines23,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines28,200$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SAN to BOS

Book SAN to BOS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SAN to BOS with one stop

48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and 1 more
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 48 in Routes

SAN to BOS: common questions

How many miles does SAN to BOS cost?

In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to BOS?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Boston (BOS).

How far is San Diego from Boston by plane?

San Diego (SAN) and Boston (BOS) are 2,582 miles (4,155 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SAN to BOS award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Diego and Boston?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Kansas City (MCI) and Milwaukee (MKE). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.