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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $476 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with $594 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$139 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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the San Francisco to Miami route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $510 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $640, a difference of $130. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 22 minutes.

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%.

Bayfront Park is one of the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:35
• Latest: departs at 23:53 and lands at 05:28.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of $585. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Miami takes 5h 35m, covering 6,681 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $286, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 05m, compared to 8h 05m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 24m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Boutique Rent a Car
· Budget
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Return flights from San Francisco to Miami range from $455 to $755, with an average of $585 over the past 12 months. Anything below $455 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue