Find Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (MIA - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$249	United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is currently $249
Last-minute weekend getaway	$351	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is currently $351
Cheapest business class flights	$502	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is currently $502

Fastest flight	5 hr 47 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco takes 5 hr 47 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–280
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–310

Popular airlines from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco

American

Nonstop

from $299

Typical price: $255–475

22 weekly nonstop flights

MIA - SFO Every day

765 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
United

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $240–415

20 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - SFO Every day

711 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $240–510

14 weekly nonstop flights

FLL - SFO Every day

40 weekly connecting flights

FLL - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $319

Typical price: $275–465

671 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
Delta

from $269

Typical price: $265–630

608 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $539

Typical price: $395–860

71 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - SFO Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $280.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $249, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $249, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 4.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $319, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $269, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $539, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

5 hr 47 min is the shortest flight time from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 22 nonstop flights and 765 connecting flights per week. American flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco are:

United offers 20 nonstop flights and 711 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 40 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 671 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 608 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 71 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $299, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $249, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $249, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 4.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $319, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $269, flying from May 21 to May 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $539, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 2.

JetBlue, United and American fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco.

There are 22 American direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 United direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco 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 Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco at price $351 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

JetBlue, United and American fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco.

There are 22 American direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 United direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco start at $249 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 6 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco start at $502 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco start at $230 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29.

To book business class trips from Fort Lauderdale 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco starts at $351 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco at price $351 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Fort Lauderdale 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.