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$296 Find cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Miami to San Francisco departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Miami to San Francisco (MIA-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Miami to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 12:25MIA-SFO
8h 25m1 stop
21:00 - 10:42SFO-MIA
10h 42m1 stop
$391Delta
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Tue, 22 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
09:00 - 16:41MIA-SFO
10h 41m1 stop
21:20 - 09:10SFO-MIA
8h 50m1 stop
$406Delta
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Mon, 5 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
19:30 - 22:54MIA-SFO
6h 24mdirect
08:00 - 16:28SFO-MIA
5h 28mdirect
$440American Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Sun, 2 Jun
08:45 - 11:57MIA-SFO
6h 12mdirect
13:05 - 21:41SFO-MIA
5h 36mdirect
$442United Airlines
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Thu, 22 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug
08:45 - 11:57MIA-SFO
6h 12mdirect
00:35 - 11:23SFO-MIA
7h 48m1 stop
$449United Airlines
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Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
14:47 - 23:59MIA-SFO
12h 12m1 stop
23:55 - 13:18SFO-MIA
10h 23m1 stop
$455Frontier
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun
19:30 - 22:54MIA-SFO
6h 24mdirect
07:10 - 20:09SFO-MIA
9h 59m1 stop
$462American Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Sun, 2 Jun
08:01 - 23:59MIA-SFO
18h 58m1 stop
00:59 - 23:38SFO-MIA
19h 39m1 stop
$471Frontier
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Fri, 31 May - Sat, 1 Jun
06:05 - 08:16MIA-SFO
29h 11m2 stops
23:59 - 22:54SFO-MIA
19h 55m2 stops
Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
12:12 - 22:56MIA-SFO
13h 44m2 stops
18:00 - 20:43SFO-MIA
23h 43m2 stops
Fri, 31 May - Sun, 2 Jun

Flights from Miami to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Miami to San Francisco, 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 Miami to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $494 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $750 and $726 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Miami to San Francisco, 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 Miami to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Miami to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San Francisco from Miami were found on United Airlines ($296) and JetBlue ($307), and the lowest return tickets were found on Delta ($391) and American Airlines ($440).

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

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from Miami and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 6h 24m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

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

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.

How long does a flight from Miami to San Francisco take?

Direct flights from Miami generally make it to San Francisco in 6h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,681 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Miami at 07:25 and will be landing in San Francisco at 10:52.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Miami to San Francisco jets off at 19:30 and lands at 22:54.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$296
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Miami to San Francisco

When to book flights from Miami to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Miami to San Francisco

  • What family services are offered at San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO is very family-friendly. For nursing mothers, they have provided family restrooms with baby care facilities; just look out for the Nursery and Family Restroom signage. For children, the airport has provided Kids’ Spot interactive exploration areas where your kids can have fun. For those traveling with infants, several strollers are also available for rent for easy movement across SFO.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Miami to San Francisco?

    Flights from Miami to San Francisco include at least one stop en route. On average, around 1,205 kg of carbon is emitted per person per flight. Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the three most sustainable airlines operating on this route. They emit 44%, 43%, and 42% less carbon than other airlines flying from Miami to SFO.

  • Are dogs allowed to travel through Miami International Airport?

    Yes, your furry companion will be allowed to travel through MIA. However, you’ll be required to stick to TSA’s regulations and keep the pet crated while in the airport. Fido can only get out when clearing security and using the pet relief areas. The MIA pet zones are seven in total, including three outdoor and four indoor areas. The outdoor areas are pre-security, and you’ll get the indoor areas post-security at these gates: D34, F7, G5, and J3.

  • What are the transport options from San Francisco International Airport?

    SanTrans operates a public bus between SFO and downtown San Francisco. You can board these buses outside Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal. You can also take the San Francisco BART train, which you can get from the SFO BART station at the International Terminal. Taxis are available at the rank outside baggage claim, with fares to downtown ranging around $47-$67. Shared vans are also available at the rank, and no reservations are required, with the last option being car rentals which you can get from the car rental center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to San Francisco was $194 for a one-way ticket and $256 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Miami to San Francisco flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Miami to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Miami 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 Miami to San Francisco?

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

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

    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 San Francisco from Miami 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 Miami to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $214 or less one-way.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a big airport with four terminals interconnected by walkways, shuttles, and an inter-terminal train. To get to the long-term parking lots, the shuttle that runs every 15min is ideal. Otherwise, take the train, which operates a Blue and Red Line, and runs at intervals of 4min.
  • You’re welcome to relax at the airline lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA) before your flight to SFO. Delta, American Airlines, and Turkish Airlines have their lounges at MIA, and you can pay at the door to access them.
  • If you’re looking to send some last-minute correspondence before your flight to SFO, make use of the business center at MIA. You’ll find the International Currency Exchange Business Center between Concourses H and J airside, and there you’ll have access to computers, internet, printing services, and many more.
  • Are you a nervous flier? Look out for the Wag Brigade at MIA. In an effort to de-stress nervous fliers, the airport has launched the Wag Brigade, which is made up of trained therapy dogs donned in vests that say “Pet Me.”
  • Stock up on some essentials tax-free before your flight from MIA to SFO. Several Duty Free Americas shops are spread across the three terminals where you can shop for most items tax-free. The airport also has provided many retail stores, including two Hudson News stores.
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Prefer to fly direct from Miami to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Miami to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
6h 27mMIA-SFO
$296
2/6Sun
1 stopJetBlue
8h 56mMIA-SFO
$307
9/5Thu
2 stopsDelta
14h 28mMIA-SFO
$309
31/7Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 14mMIA-SFO
$319
14/5Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 57mMIA-SFO
$338
4/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
20h 57mMIA-SFO
$341
6/6Thu
2 stops
15h 05mMIA-SFO
$347
4/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
20h 57mMIA-SFO
$356
6/6Thu
directAmerican Airlines
6h 11mMIA-SFO
$370
7/6Fri
3 stops
19h 56mMIA-SFO
$399

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Last minute flights from Miami to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Miami to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
11h 03mMIA-SFO
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
10h 08mSFO-MIA
$536
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 59mMIA-SFO
9/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 09mSFO-MIA
$611
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 57mMIA-SFO
9/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 09mSFO-MIA
$619
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 48mMIA-SFO
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
10h 08mSFO-MIA
$672
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 36mMIA-SFO
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 14mSFO-MIA
$753
5/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
6h 27mMIA-SFO
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 55mSFO-MIA
$811
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
6h 27mMIA-SFO
4/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 13mSFO-MIA
$813
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 10mMIA-SFO
8/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 31mSFO-MIA
$1,718
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 55mMIA-SFO
6/5Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 56mSFO-MIA
$1,738
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 41mMIA-SFO
9/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 51mSFO-MIA
$1,770

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Miami - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Miami (MIA)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Miami

Cabin classes:

$4,050
$2,673

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