San Jose to Boston (BOS) flight deals
For a week-long round trip from San Jose to Boston, look for around $350, allowing any schedule. The cheapest options had a median price of $430 across 4 sets of dates.
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4 date pairs · 8 flight options · Dec 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026
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- Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from San Jose to Boston for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for SJO → BOS. Next departures: Sat Nov 7 · Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12 · Fri Nov 13 · Sat Nov 14 · Sun Nov 15 · Mon Nov 16 · Tue Nov 17 · Wed Nov 18 · Thu Nov 19 · Fri Nov 20. Months: Dec 2026 · Jan 2027. Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
- Cheapest found: Axel-exclusive $348 ($367 on United Airlines) for Tuesday Jan 26–Feb 2, one connection via Newark out and one connection via Houston back. Jan 26–Feb 2, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $347.91 · See flights for these dates
- Good price: about $350 for a week-long round trip (any schedule). Jan 26–Feb 2, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $347.91 · See flights for these dates
- Nonstop: None of the 16 departure dates we searched from Nov 24 to Apr 27 had a nonstop from San Jose to Boston; other dates may.
- Cheapest months: Jan 2027 (typical $348; lowest Axel-exclusive $348 ($367 on United Airlines)) and Dec 2026 (typical $428; lowest Axel-exclusive $428 ($451 on American Airlines)).
- Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 8 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $28 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
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| Trip | Price target | Midpoint | Date pairs checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any schedule (including long or overnight connections) | $350 | $430 | 4 |
Targets and midpoints use the lowest qualifying fare on each checked date pair. One adult, economy, round trip · SJO–BOS. Examples near these targets: any schedule, Jan 26–Feb 2, United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $347.91 · See flights for these dates.
Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 8 trips we checked were at least 5% less.
Which airlines fly nonstop, and where do connections stop?
No nonstop appeared on the dates we searched. None of the 16 departure dates we searched from Nov 24 to Apr 27 had a nonstop from San Jose to Boston; other dates may. The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.
- American: Via Miami or Dallas
- United: Via Houston or Newark
| Departure date | Itineraries searched | Nonstop | Airlines and flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 24 | 118 | none seen | — |
| Sat Nov 28 | 122 | none seen | — |
| Tue Dec 1 | 49 | none seen | — |
| Tue Dec 8 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Tue Dec 22 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Sat Jan 2 | 341 | none seen | — |
| Sun Jan 3 | 192 | none seen | — |
| Tue Jan 12 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Tue Jan 26 | 24 | none seen | — |
| Sun Jan 31 | 106 | none seen | — |
| Tue Feb 2 | 59 | none seen | — |
| Sat Feb 20 | 96 | none seen | — |
| Wed Mar 3 | 80 | none seen | — |
| Thu Apr 22 | 257 | none seen | — |
| Sun Apr 25 | 43 | none seen | — |
| Tue Apr 27 | 119 | none seen | — |
Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed.
What prices did we find for the coming months?
Week-long fares from $348. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.
| Month | Week-long fares found | Nonstop from | Nonstop dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2026 | Axel-exclusive $428–$610, $451 on American Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found | 0 of 3 searched |
| Jan 2027 | Axel-exclusive $348–$428, $367 on United Airlines for the lowest (2 date pairs) | none found | 0 of 5 searched |
When is the lowest fare a poor tradeoff?
Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Dec 22–29, paying about $211 more avoids the long return below.
- Dec 22–29: lowest fare Dec 22–29, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $428.45 · See flights for these dates. Outbound SJO–BOS: 3:37pm–12:59am, about 8½ hours, one connection via Miami. Return BOS–SJO: 5:35pm–12:31pm, about 20 hours, 2 connections via Philadelphia and Charlotte. Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Arrive home Dec 30. Shorter option Dec 22–29, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $639.28 · See flights for these dates. Outbound SJO–BOS: 3:37pm–12:59am, about 8½ hours, one connection via Miami. Return BOS–SJO: 5am–1:02pm, about 9 hours, one connection via Miami. Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. About $211 more for the round trip.
Is Axel cheaper than booking with the airline?
Yes. On all 8 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $28 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
- United Airlines, Jan 26–Feb 2: $367 on United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $348 ($19 less).
- American Airlines, Dec 22–29: $674 on American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $639 ($35 less).
Why book with Axel?
- Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved.
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Every trip we checked
Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.
December 2026
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $610.49 · Airline $645.00 · Save $34.51 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1054 15:54–00:59+1, back BOS–SJO 1245 / 2643 16:46–20:51+1; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Arrive home Dec 16. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
- 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,162.30 · Airline $1,228.00 · Save $65.70 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1054 15:54–00:59+1, back BOS–SJO 1259 / 310 07:30–14:52; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 9; 6 nights before the Dec 15 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $428.45 · Airline $451.00 · Save $22.55 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1054 15:37–00:59+1, back BOS–SJO 3290 / 597 / 345 17:35–12:31+1; one connection via Miami out, 2 connections via Philadelphia and Charlotte back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Arrive home Dec 30. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $486.93 · Airline $515.00 · Save $28.07 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1054 15:37–00:59+1, back BOS–SJO 397 / 395 07:00–23:01; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
- 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $639.28 · Airline $674.00 · Save $34.72 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1054 15:37–00:59+1, back BOS–SJO 1600 / 2451 05:00–13:02; one connection via Miami out, one connection via Miami back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
January 2027
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $428.45 · Airline $451.00 · Save $22.55 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1120 / 4653 15:56–11:46+1, back BOS–SJO 4707 / 1017 / 337 19:06–12:18+1; 2 connections via Miami and Washington out, 2 connections via New York and Miami back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 20. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
- 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $506.37 · Airline $535.00 · Save $28.63 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SJO–BOS 318 / 1120 / 4653 15:56–11:46+1, back BOS–SJO 1297 / 1053 15:21–14:00+1; 2 connections via Miami and Washington out, one connection via Dallas back). Arrive Jan 13; 6 nights before the Jan 19 return. Arrive home Jan 20. Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
- 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $347.91 · Airline $367.00 · Save $19.09 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out SJO–BOS 1079 / 2763 09:05–18:30, back BOS–SJO 1343 / 1280 09:25–20:39; one connection via Newark out, one connection via Houston back). Checked 2026-11-04T19:08:30Z.
How we checked
On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from SJO to BOS for one adult in economy: 4 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, December 2026 to January 2027. Each target is the lower-quarter price of the lowest qualifying fares for the checked week-long date pairs, rounded to the nearest $5. The midpoint is their median; neither is a historical market average. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤12h out / ≤12h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.
Airports covered: SJO → BOS. Each example names its actual airports.
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Other available fares
SJO–BOS · 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
- Axel-exclusive $428.45 · American Airlines 318 / 1054 · 15:37–00:59 (December 23, 2026) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 8h 22m. Airline fare: $451.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
SJO–BOS · 2026-12-08–2026-12-15 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
Axel-exclusive $610.49 · American Airlines 318 / 1054 · 15:54–00:59 (December 9, 2026) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 8h 5m. Airline fare: $645.
Axel-exclusive $610.49 · Delta Air Lines 1794 / 2250 · 07:00–16:28 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 8h 28m. Airline fare: $645.
Axel-exclusive $610.49 · JetBlue Airways 2038 / 470 · 12:50–00:17 (December 9, 2026) local · 1 stop (FLL) · 10h 27m. Airline fare: $645.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
SJO–BOS · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
Axel-exclusive $428.45 · American Airlines 318 / 1120 / 4653 · 15:56–11:46 (January 13, 2027) local · 2 stops (MIA, DCA) · 18h 50m. Airline fare: $451.
Axel-exclusive $486.93 · American Airlines 318 / 1680 · 15:56–15:57 (January 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 23h 1m. Airline fare: $515.
Axel-exclusive $515.44 · JetBlue Airways 1794 / 318 · 23:59–10:47 (January 13, 2027) local · 1 stop (JFK) · 9h 48m. Airline fare: $544.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
SJO–BOS · 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 · 1 adult
Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.
- Axel-exclusive $347.91 · United Airlines 1079 / 2763 · 09:05–18:30 local · 1 stop (EWR) · 8h 25m. Airline fare: $367.
Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:08 PM UTC
SJO–BOS · 2027-04-25 · 1 adult
One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.
Axel-exclusive $306.20 · American Airlines 2788 / 2068 / 4555 · 12:42–09:21 (April 26, 2027) local · 2 stops (CLT, LGA) · 18h 39m. Airline fare: $323. See flights for these dates
Axel-exclusive $430.61 · Avianca 626 / 444 · 05:05–14:50 local · 1 stop (SAL) · 7h 45m. Airline fare: $454. See flights for these dates
Axel-exclusive $549.33 · Southwest Airlines 182 / 2651 / 2907 · 09:00–22:10 local · 2 stops (MCO, BNA) · 11h 10m. Airline fare: $581. See flights for these dates
Checked November 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC
SJO–BOS · 2027-04-22 · 1 adult
One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.
Axel-exclusive $287.73 · American Airlines 1600 / 2120 / 275 · 12:12–08:12 (April 23, 2027) local · 2 stops (MIA, LGA) · 18h 0m. Airline fare: $304. See flights for these dates
Axel-exclusive $379.94 · American Airlines 1788 / 1054 · 14:22–00:59 (April 23, 2027) local · 1 stop (MIA) · 8h 37m. Airline fare: $401. See flights for these dates
Axel-exclusive $767.20 · Delta Air Lines 1756 / 2987 · 13:20–23:26 local · 1 stop (ATL) · 8h 6m. Airline fare: $811. See flights for these dates
Checked November 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC
Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.
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