Flying from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco one hour behind Boise.
Choose from 44 weekly Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BOI to SFO flight.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Alaska Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Most travelers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for BOI to SFO flights, with 80.08% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BOI and SFO include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
AED 255 is the lowest price for a one-way Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 538. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BOI to SFO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BOI to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
You'll find BOI at 3201 Airport Way.
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BOI arrive on schedule 83.53% of the time.
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Boise. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BOI? If you're boarding an early flight from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Reserve a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOI to SFO sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
