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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Miami, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Miami - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Miami to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Miami?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Miami, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Miami is September, where tickets cost C$ 476 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 783 and C$ 755 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Miami?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Miami, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Miami, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Miami?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Miami.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Miami. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is American Airlines, with the best deal found costing C$ 128. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Miami per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Miami, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 39 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Miami?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Miami?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 12:19 am and will be landing in Miami at 8:52 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Miami?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Miami jets off at 11:41 pm and lands at 8:19 am.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Miami

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Miami based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Miami

  • What shops can be found in San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are a sports fan, go to the Bay Area Club House in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport to purchase football-related apparel and souvenirs. To do some clothes shopping or purchase accessories, stop by M. Fredric, a popular boutique that can be found in Terminal 2 near Boarding Area D.

  • Which airlines have lounges in San Francisco Airport?

    America, United Airlines, and Delta have their own lounges for customers that are placed in the Departures terminals. If you want a quiet place to relax while waiting for boarding, contact your airline to reserve an entry ticket.

  • Where can I bring my dog to stretch its legs in Miami International Airport?

    At this time, Miami International Airport has three outdoor and four indoor pet relief zones. Each of these grassy areas contains running water, free disposal bags, trashcans, and additional cleanup supplies. They are also securely fenced in to help ensure that your pet is as safe as possible.

  • What are good hotels that are close to Miami International Airport?

    The Miami International Airport Hotel is a casual choice located directly inside of the Main Terminal and is a 15m drive from the city’s downtown. For those interested in affordable lodging, book a room at the Days Inn by Wyndham Miami Airport North, which is a 4m drive from Miami International Airport and just under 12 mi from South Beach. If you would like a chic hotel, select the 4-star Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, which is a 7m drive from the airport and a 16m drive from the Venetian Pool.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Miami?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Miami flight route: JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Miami?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Miami flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Miami?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Miami, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Miami?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Miami on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Miami?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Miami.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Miami?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Miami from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Miami?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Miami with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Miami?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Miami from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Miami

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,208 or less round-trip.
  • To find nonstop flights from San Francisco to Miami, browse through reservations with American Airlines. If you don’t mind having a layover during your travels, both Delta and United Airlines are good choices, as they offer seats with additional legroom for a small fee.
  • If you want to be as refreshed as possible for your long day of traveling, head to the Freshen’ Up that is located in the Main Hall of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). For $25 you can take a 30m shower and be provided with shampoo, soap, shower shoes, towels, and lotion.
  • Interested in planes? Don’t forget to visit the Aviation Museum that can be found in San Francisco International Airport. This museum can be accessed for free by all travelers and contains many exhibits highlighting the airport’s history.
  • If you or someone you are traveling with is a member of the military, you might want to stop by the military hospitality lounge in Concourse E of Miami International Airport (MIA). Run by volunteers, this lounge has snacks, televisions, magazines, and Wi-Fi access, making it a convenient place to relax after your flight from San Francisco to Miami has landed.
  • For travelers with small children, bring them to the Plane Fun play area in Concourse E of Miami International Airport. This zone was designed by the Miami Children’s Museum and has aviation-themed toys as well as a toddler’s section.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Miami?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Miami, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Miami

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +9 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +10 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

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Nonstop returns

Miami to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Miami

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Miami. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Miami? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14728 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.2Comfort
8.0Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was a good flight. Of course it was full, but it went well.

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr. 2024PIT - MIA
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It was a good flight. Of course it was full, but it went well.

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

Me and my husband experienced very bad in American Airlines. We missed our flight going to Doha. The American Airlines was delayed we arrived already 10:27pm. Supposed to be 9:40 pm. So what they did they rebooked our flight and they gave us a hotel. When we arrived at the hotel the front desk said it was fully booked already. Oh my gosh! I said why did you accept the booking if it's fully booked. The guy said that's American Airlines they just book even it's already full. That's 2am already, we have nothing to do so, we decided to go another hotel. We pay the room, food and taxi. Pls give an action on this matter. Refund our expenses and give us more compensation. Not only our room, food, taxi but also our efforts, tiredness looking for a room that can accommodate us.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

Absolutely filthy flight and not equipped for a trans US

The male steward shoved me hard when i sleeping on the isle, woke me up the only way incan descripe it was Violently. I wanted to cause a scene but was able to putnmy anger innch check, i want complain to AA

Good over all but my flight from. Miami to Barbados the airplane was very dirty like I have never seen before. It looked like that plane hasn’t been cleaned in a long time and I fly about one time a month.

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

Very disappointed with the crew and the lack of attention given to the passengers. On a 5 hour flight they never offered a snack. One time offered a beverage and didn’t pick up the used cups until the flight was on final approach. The two flight attendants in our section mentioned that they were best friends and compared their pre flight shoes. When paying for first/business class there is a level of service that should be expected. These two spent the majority of the flight in their seats playing on their phones and laughing with each other. Very frustrating!!!

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
5h 33mSFO-MIA
directQatar Airways
5h 28mSFO-MIA
directJapan Airlines
5h 44mSFO-MIA
directFiji Airways
5h 33mSFO-MIA
directCopa Airlines
5h 25mSFO-MIA
directVirgin Australia
5h 25mSFO-MIA
directGOL
5h 33mSFO-MIA
directAir New Zealand
5h 25mSFO-MIA
directUnited Airlines
5h 25mSFO-MIA
directRoyal Air Maroc
5h 28mSFO-MIA
directQantas Airways
5h 38mSFO-MIA
directChina Southern
5h 33mSFO-MIA
directIberia
5h 33mSFO-MIA
directBritish Airways
5h 33mSFO-MIA

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Miami (MIA)United States

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,208

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