Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $165
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sat, Feb 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight $75
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Feb 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $75
Cheapest nonstop flights $199
United Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sat, Feb 21
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $199
Last-minute weekend getaway $335
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Miami to San Francisco is currently $335
Cheapest business class flights $1,119
Delta 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Fri, Feb 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco is currently $1,119
Fastest flight 6 hr 12 min The fastest nonstop flight from Miami to San Francisco takes 6 hr 12 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 Miami 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 Miami to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $230–385
    26 weekly nonstop flights
    FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
    921 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $245–450
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    MIA - SFO Every day
    735 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $199
    Typical price: $240–465
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    FLL - SFO Every day
    51 weekly connecting flights
    FLL - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $245
    Typical price: $265–590
    594 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $219
    Typical price: $280–490
    245 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $282
    Typical price: $375–800
    68 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Miami

  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
    Miami United States 23 min 6 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
    Fort Lauderdale United States 35 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

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 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 $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Miami to San Francisco is $199, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest American flight from Miami to San Francisco is $199, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to San Francisco is $199, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to San Francisco is $245, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to San Francisco is $219, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 20.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Miami to San Francisco is $282, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco starts at $165 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sat, Feb 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $75 and departs on Wed, Feb 18.
6 hr 12 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.
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 26 nonstop flights and 921 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 21 nonstop flights and 735 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 51 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 594 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Southwest offers 245 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 68 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 Miami and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Miami to San Francisco is $199, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest American flight from Miami to San Francisco is $199, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to San Francisco is $199, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to San Francisco is $245, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to San Francisco is $219, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 20.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Miami to San Francisco is $282, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from Miami to San Francisco.
  • There are 26 United direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 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.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and San Francisco at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from Miami to San Francisco.
  • There are 26 United direct flights from Miami to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 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.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
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 $199 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sat, Feb 21 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 $1,119 from Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 27 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Miami and San Francisco start at $165 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sat, Feb 21.
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.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Miami and San Francisco starts at $335 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and San Francisco at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
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.

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