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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sun, May 3	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$249	United Nonstop 6 hr Fri, May 1 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $249
Last-minute weekend getaway	$260	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Miami is currently $260
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Sun, May 17 — Sat, May 23	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $518

Fastest flight	5 hr 19 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Miami takes 5 hr 19 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 Miami 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 Miami

United

Nonstop

from $249

Typical price: $235–415

27 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - FLL, MIA Every day

691 weekly connecting flights

SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $250–470

22 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - MIA Every day

789 weekly connecting flights

SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $298

Typical price: $240–500

14 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - FLL Every day

43 weekly connecting flights

SFO - FLL Every day
Delta

from $269

Typical price: $265–630

584 weekly connecting flights

SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
Southwest

from $289

Typical price: $270–480

445 weekly connecting flights

SFO - FLL, MIA Every day
Alaska

from $366

Typical price: $375–870

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 Miami

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 10 min 63 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Fort Myers United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Miami are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Miami is $249, flying from May 8 to May 14.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Miami is $269, flying from May 18 to May 27.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Miami is $298, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Miami is $269, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Miami is $289, flying from May 3 to May 9.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Miami is $366, flying from May 4 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami starts at $160 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sun, May 3.

5 hr 19 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Miami.

With its subtropical climate and many beaches, Miami is a year-round destination. Peak season is Jan–Apr. Rains are heaviest during hurricane season (Jun–Nov), but showers, often brief, can occur at any time. Celebrities and the contemporary art world come for Art Basel Miami Beach and its numerous satellite art fairs and events (early Dec), and Food Network chefs are the draws at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (Feb).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Miami.
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 Miami 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 Miami.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 691 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 22 nonstop flights and 789 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 Miami are:

JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 43 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) .
Delta offers 584 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 445 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 Miami.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Miami is $249, flying from May 8 to May 14.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Miami is $269, flying from May 18 to May 27.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Miami is $298, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Miami is $269, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Miami is $289, flying from May 3 to May 9.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Miami is $366, flying from May 4 to May 13.

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

There are 27 United direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 American direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Miami 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 Miami at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

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

There are 27 United direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 American direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Miami 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 Miami on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Miami start at $249 from Fri, May 1 to Thu, May 7 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Miami, 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 Miami start at $518 from Sun, May 17 to Sat, May 23 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Miami start at $160 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Miami, 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 Miami starts at $260 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Miami at price $260 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Miami, 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.