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$223 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Miami (SFO-MIA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Miami 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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13:05 - 21:41SFO-MIA
5h 36mdirect
08:45 - 11:57MIA-SFO
6h 12mdirect
$291United Airlines
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Tue, 20 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
00:35 - 11:23SFO-MIA
7h 48m1 stop
08:45 - 11:57MIA-SFO
6h 12mdirect
$299United Airlines
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Mon, 19 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
13:05 - 21:41SFO-MIA
5h 36mdirect
07:00 - 12:04MIA-SFO
8h 04m1 stop
$351United Airlines
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Tue, 20 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
13:43 - 00:49SFO-MIA
8h 06m1 stop
14:45 - 20:35MIA-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
$394Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 13 Jun
22:45 - 08:55SFO-MIA
7h 10m1 stop
14:45 - 22:12MIA-SFO
10h 27m1 stop
$402Delta
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 11 Jun
12:55 - 22:45SFO-MIA
30h 50m2 stops
12:25 - 20:05MIA-SFO
10h 40m2 stops
$582Southwest
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Tue, 20 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
07:40 - 22:45SFO-MIA
36h 05m2 stops
12:25 - 22:10MIA-SFO
12h 45m3 stops
$590Southwest
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Tue, 20 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
19:55 - 16:13SFO-MIA
17h 18m2 stops
17:40 - 09:14MIA-SFO
18h 34m1 stop
$639Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
20:55 - 16:13SFO-MIA
16h 18m1 stop
17:40 - 11:37MIA-SFO
20h 57m2 stops
$675Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 4 Jun
17:35 - 11:12SFO-MIA
14h 37m1 stop
11:52 - 22:49MIA-SFO
13h 57m1 stop
$847Sun Country Air
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Fri, 18 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct

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 $536 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $883 and $850 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 provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Miami?

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 Miami from San Francisco were found on United Airlines ($223) and Delta ($237), and the lowest return tickets were found on United Airlines ($291) and Delta ($394).

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 08:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 38 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% 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.

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

Direct flights cover the 6,681 km separating San Francisco and Miami in about 5h 36m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 00:19 and will be landing in Miami at 08:52.

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 23:41 and lands at 08:19.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$223
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Miami

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 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 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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Miami was $145 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Miami?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Miami is Miami.

  • 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 return 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

  • 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 direct from San Francisco to Miami?

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

Direct 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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Direct 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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Miami found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/8Sun
directUnited Airlines
5h 43mSFO-MIA
$223
29/5Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 09mSFO-MIA
$237
26/5Sun
1 stopDelta
8h 09mSFO-MIA
$268
9/5Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 09mSFO-MIA
$276
7/5Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 14mSFO-MIA
$313
28/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
20h 18mSFO-MIA
$336
18/5Sat
2 stopsDelta
13h 29mSFO-MIA
$344
17/9Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
26h 13mSFO-MIA
$376
4/6Tue
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
33h 54mSFO-MIA
$2,197
13/9Fri
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
39h 27mSFO-MIA
$2,299

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Miami

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 San Francisco to Miami that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
17h 24mSFO-MIA
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 59mMIA-SFO
$510
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 06mSFO-MIA
9/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 41mMIA-SFO
$528
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 06mSFO-MIA
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
9h 59mMIA-SFO
$535
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 45mSFO-MIA
14/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
6h 27mMIA-SFO
$626
6/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 45mSFO-MIA
9/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
6h 27mMIA-SFO
$672
6/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 25mSFO-MIA
9/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 15mMIA-SFO
$713
6/5Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
12h 25mSFO-MIA
9/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
16h 25mMIA-SFO
$787
5/5Sun
directAmerican Airlines
5h 40mSFO-MIA
9/5Thu
directAmerican Airlines
6h 23mMIA-SFO
$994
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 51mSFO-MIA
5/6Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 32mMIA-SFO
$1,176
5/5Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 07mSFO-MIA
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 10mMIA-SFO
$1,376

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San Francisco - Miami Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Miami (MIA)United States

Return flight deals:

Miami - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$1,958

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