Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $215 |
Frontier
1 stop
12 hr
Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $215 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $91 |
Southwest
1 stop
12 hr
Tue, Jun 2
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The cheapest one-way flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $91 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $249 |
United
Nonstop
7 hr
Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $249 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $260 |
Frontier
1 stop
11 hr
Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Miami to San Francisco is currently $260 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $463 |
Frontier
1 stop
29 hr
Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $463 | |
| Fastest flight | 5 hr 47 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Miami to San Francisco takes 5 hr 47 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Miami to San Francisco per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
| September Cheapest
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Typical prices: $165–280 |
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| July Most expensive
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Typical prices: $240–310 |
Popular airlines from Miami to San Francisco
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Miami to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $249Typical price: $235–41027 weekly nonstop flightsFLL, MIA - SFO Every day714 weekly connecting flightsFLL, MIA - SFO Every day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $249Typical price: $255–47522 weekly nonstop flightsMIA - SFO Every day713 weekly connecting flightsFLL, MIA - SFO Every day
- JetBlueNonstopfrom $278Typical price: $240–49014 weekly nonstop flightsFLL - SFO Every day47 weekly connecting flightsFLL - SFO Every day
- Southwestfrom $309Typical price: $275–470627 weekly connecting flightsFLL, MIA - SFO Every day
- Deltafrom $269Typical price: $265–630622 weekly connecting flightsFLL, MIA - SFO Every day
- Alaskafrom $422Typical price: $395–84067 weekly connecting flightsFLL, MIA - SFO Every day
Popular airports near Miami
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Miami center and popularity with travelers.
- Miami International Airport (MIA)Miami United States 23 min 6 mi
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)Fort Lauderdale United States 36 min 21 mi
- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)West Palm Beach United States 1 hr 9 min 63 mi
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)Fort Myers United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Miami to San Francisco
The cheapest flights from Miami to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $280.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $91.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Miami to San Francisco is $249, flying from May 7 to May 13.
- The cheapest American flight from Miami to San Francisco is $249, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to San Francisco is $278, flying from May 23 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to San Francisco is $309, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to San Francisco is $269, flying from May 7 to May 13.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Miami to San Francisco is $422, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco starts at $215 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $91 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.
5 hr 47 min is the shortest flight time from Miami to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Miami to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Miami to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Miami to San Francisco.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 714 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Other popular airlines flying from Miami to San Francisco are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 714 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Other popular airlines flying from Miami to San Francisco are:
- American offers 22 nonstop flights and 713 connecting flights per week. American flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- Southwest offers 627 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- Delta offers 622 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
- Alaska offers 67 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $215. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $91.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Miami to San Francisco is $249, flying from May 7 to May 13.
- The cheapest American flight from Miami to San Francisco is $249, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to San Francisco is $278, flying from May 23 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to San Francisco is $309, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to San Francisco is $269, flying from May 7 to May 13.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Miami to San Francisco is $422, flying from Apr 25 to May 2.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from Miami to San Francisco.
- There are 27 United direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 22 American direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and San Francisco at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from Miami to San Francisco.
- There are 27 United direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 22 American direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Miami to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Miami and San Francisco start at $249 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Miami to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Miami and San Francisco start at $463 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Miami and San Francisco start at $215 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from Miami to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Miami and San Francisco starts at $260 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and San Francisco at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To find last-minute flight deals from Miami to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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