Cheap flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 18 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $249
United Nonstop 6 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, May 28
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is currently $249
Last-minute weekend getaway $406
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is currently $406
Cheapest business class flights $498
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Mon, Jul 20 — Tue, Jul 28
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is currently $498
Fastest flight 5 hr 24 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale takes 5 hr 24 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–270
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $240–300

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $249
    Typical price: $250–480
    22 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MIA Every day
    864 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $259
    Typical price: $235–415
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
    676 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $338
    Typical price: $240–530
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FLL Every day
    31 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL Every day
  • Delta
    from $269
    Typical price: $265–640
    619 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $289
    Typical price: $270–475
    470 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
  • Alaska
    from $416
    Typical price: $375–890
    70 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIA Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Fort Lauderdale

  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
    Fort Lauderdale United States 12 min 3 mi
  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
    Miami United States 46 min 24 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 3 hr 6 min 175 mi
  • Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    West Palm Beach United States 49 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $270.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $249, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $259, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $338, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $269, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $289, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $416, flying from May 4 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
5 hr 24 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Summers (Jun–Sep) are hot and humid. Hurricanes are possible Jun–Nov. Local events include the A1A Marathon (Feb) and the International Boat Show (Nov).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.
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 San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale 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 San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 22 nonstop flights and 864 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale are:
  • United offers 20 nonstop flights and 676 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
  • JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) .
  • Delta offers 619 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
  • Southwest offers 470 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
  • Alaska offers 70 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $249, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $259, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $338, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $269, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $289, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is $416, flying from May 4 to May 13.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.
  • There are 22 American direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.
  • There are 22 American direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale start at $249 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, May 28 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, 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 San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale start at $498 from Mon, Jul 20 to Tue, Jul 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, 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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale starts at $406 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale at price $406 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, 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.

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