Can I fly direct from Miami to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco are available, though they represent a small portion of the total options, accounting for only 3% of flights across the trailing quarter. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey, as direct options are less common.

How many hours is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Miami to San Francisco typically takes approximately 6 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of 4155 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 8 hours and 28 minutes. This difference in flight time, approximately 136 minutes, highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco come up?

Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco are classified as a regular occurrence. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically expect to find good deals surfacing regularly across the trailing 30 days.

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Miami to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Francisco

A typical journey from Miami to San Francisco takes about 6h 4m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 11h 57m.

When considering cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco, prices typically range from $390–$823, with a median of $519. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Francisco is often in January, with a median fare of $268. Other favorable months include July, where the median fare is $369, and April, with a median fare of $409.

For flights from Miami to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Miami to San Francisco covers a distance of 4155 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Francisco

Regular price: $219 - $378

Prices for flights from Miami to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to San Francisco is typically between $219 and $378. Currently, the lowest deal found is $189 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Jan 26-Feb 1.

now $189

Low $219

High $378

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $359. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1102. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $359

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,102

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$794

$390

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$776

$390

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$791

$433

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$791

$434

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$287

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$333

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Miami to San Francisco

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$791 → $434

45%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$794 → $481

39%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$776 → $481

38%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$791 → $523

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Francisco

Miami - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Miami to San Francisco are above the typical level at $519.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $268.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 4m

The typical direct flight from Miami to San Francisco takes 6h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 3% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International is a convenient option for flights from Miami to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$129

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and many low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART train)

💸 Flights from ~$250

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Oct 31

San Francisco, United States

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$5,870

$4,304

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From MIA

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Oct 30

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$5,730

$4,340

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MIA

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Mar 04

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,533

$1,296

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Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

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Mar 04

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,556

$1,338

Save $218

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 04

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,538

$1,341

Save $197

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 04

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,556

$1,341

Save $215

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 14

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,559

$1,352

Save $207

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 04

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,540

$1,354

Save $186

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 16

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,589

$1,369

Save $220

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Business Class

From MIA

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Oct 27

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$5,804

$5,317

Save $487

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 11

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,547

$1,352

Save $195

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From MIA

Elite

Mar 13

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,540

$1,352

Save $188

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Miami to San Francisco within 0-6 days of departure has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $789. Prices tend to be higher when booking further out, such as 7-13 days in advance, where the average price rises to $945. Even booking 60+ days out shows an average price of $927. This suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Miami to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $390. The median price for this route has been $519. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of deals observed at $823 or less. Therefore, aiming for prices under $390 indicates a particularly favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Francisco, with a median price of $268. July also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $369. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $519, indicating that these months provide substantial savings. April, with a median price of $409, is another month that has historically seen more affordable fares.

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Miami to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Francisco

For flights from Miami to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Miami to San Francisco covers a distance of 4155 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Francisco

Regular price: $219 - $378

Prices for flights from Miami to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to San Francisco is typically between $219 and $378. Currently, the lowest deal found is $189 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Jan 26-Feb 1.

now $189

Low $219

High $378

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $359

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,102

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$794

$390

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$776

$390

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$791

$433

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$791

$434

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$357

$287

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - San Francisco

Miami (MIA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$333

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Miami to San Francisco

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$791 → $434

45%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$794 → $481

39%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$776 → $481

38%

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$791 → $523

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Francisco

Miami - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Miami to San Francisco are above the typical level at $519.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $268.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 6h 4m

The typical direct flight from Miami to San Francisco takes 6h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 3% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International is a convenient option for flights from Miami to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$129

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to the San Francisco Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and many low-cost carrier options.

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,540

$1,352

Save $188

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Miami to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Miami to San Francisco

Miami to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Francisco

Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Miami to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Francisco

Miami - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 6h 4m

Connecting flights are common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Miami main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 31

Oct 30

Mar 04

Mar 04

Mar 04

Mar 04

Mar 14

Mar 04

Mar 16

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Mar 11

Mar 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How do I know if a Miami to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Miami to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Miami to San Francisco?

How many hours is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?

How often do cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco come up?

Related routes

More routes from Miami

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Miami to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Miami to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Francisco

Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Miami to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Miami to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to San Francisco

Miami - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the best prices

Direct flights average 6h 4m

Connecting flights are common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

Miami main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 31

Oct 30

Mar 04

Mar 04

Mar 04

Mar 04

Mar 14

Mar 04

Mar 16

Oct 27

Mar 11

Mar 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How do I know if a Miami to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Miami to San Francisco?