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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 13:41
• Latest: departs at 21:22 and lands at 03:53.

The flight takes about 6h 31m.

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

A direct flight from Miami to San Francisco takes 6h 31m, 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 driving licence.

Return flights from Miami to San Francisco range from $429 to $713, with an average of $553 over the past 12 months. Anything below $429 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $553 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $319 return via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared with $559 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Miami to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 81% on time
• American Airlines: 77% on time
• Delta: 0% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

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

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to San Francisco flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $481 to $4,041. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from Miami to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $296, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Miami to San Francisco route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 54m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Miami to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $510 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $732, a difference of $222.

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h, compared to 8h 08m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 9h 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Chase Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Miami to San Francisco 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin 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.