San Diego (SAN) to Boston (BOS) flights

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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 22,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 28,200 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to BOS
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 2 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SAN to BOS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
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



- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way




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- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- 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




- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way



- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines




- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines



- 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



- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way




- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way






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.









