Boise to San Francisco flights
Direct and connecting flights from Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Boise to San Francisco take?
Flight time from Boise (BOI) to San Francisco (SFO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Boise to San Francisco?
Airline availability for BOI to SFO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Boise to San Francisco?
Direct (nonstop) availability on BOI to SFO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Horizon Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Horizon Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning BOI → SFO
BOI to SFO is a short-haul route of 840 km (522 mi). See the return SFO → BOI route.
Alternative airports near Boise: Mountain Home (MUO) — 65 km, Ontario (ONO) — 81 km.
Alternative airports near San Francisco: San Carlos (SQL) — 16 km, Half Moon Bay (HAF) — 16 km, Oakland (OAK) — 18 km.