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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 12:37 am and lands at 6:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 5:27 am.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Miami.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Miami takes 5h 32m, covering 6,681 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Miami range from C$ 481 to C$ 784, with an average of C$ 613 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 481 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the C$ 613 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 495 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to C$ 624 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 57–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Miami flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Miami flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 293, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Miami usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Miami route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Miami most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Miami. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 543 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 670, a difference of C$ 127.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Miami. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 7h 59m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 11m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Bayfront Park, Kaseya Center, and Bayside Marketplace. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Miami flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.