Boston (BOS) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,582
miles
4,156
kilometers
2,244
nautical miles

🕐 5h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 W (271°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,582 4,131
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,582 4,131
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,582 3,873
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,582 3,873
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,582 5,164
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,582 3,873
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 2,582 miles across 6 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to SAN route connects Boston, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,582 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 271° from Boston. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2,582 miles (4,156 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to SAN typically take around 5h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,582 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.