Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Miami?

Historically, approximately 20.2% of flights from San Francisco to Miami have been direct. This means that a significant portion of available routes include at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of this historical distribution when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Miami has a median duration of 5 hours and 45 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 11 hours. The distance covered on this route is approximately 4155 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when scheduling their trip, especially if considering options with layovers.

How often do San Francisco to Miami flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Miami route have shown frequent drops. This indicates a dynamic pricing environment where opportunities for deals arise regularly. Travelers monitoring this route may find favorable price changes occurring with some consistency. It is advisable to track prices over time to take advantage of these fluctuations.

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San Francisco to Miami: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Miami

Right now, fares for flights from San Francisco to Miami are significantly above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares from San Francisco to Miami were classified as a good price. Over the last 90 days, prices typically ranged from $309 to $956, with a median of $456. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Miami takes about 14h 57m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4155 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 20.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Miami.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami? The data indicates that the cheapest months to fly are April, with a median fare of $215, and May and October, both with a median fare of $270. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Miami

Regular price: $379 - $555

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Miami is between $379 and $555. The current lowest deal is $234 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 18.

now $234

Low $379

High $555

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MIA is April, with a median price of $215. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1081. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $215

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,081

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Miami

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Miami

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$722

$338

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$239

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$633

$289

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$548

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$484

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$567

$239

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$722 → $338

53%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$592 → $239

60%

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$633 → $289

54%

5 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 10

$567 → $239

58%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Miami

San Francisco - Miami route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to MIA are currently below the typical level at $234.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $215 for SFO to MIA flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 57m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Miami is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 20.2% of recent SFO to MIA flights are direct; most connecting flights have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the SFO to MIA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to MIA are frequently available, appearing often within 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$234

Miami main airports to arrive at

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from San Francisco to Miami.

📍 ~10 km from Miami city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

Airports nearby Miami used as alternative

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International is a major international hub with extensive flight options and excellent ground transportation links.

📍 ~35 km from Miami (reachable by Brightline and Tri-Rail)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Miami

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Miami

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Miami is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $360. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaged $2052, indicating a significant increase for last-minute bookings. For those planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance averaged $689, while those made 28-59 days out averaged $1269.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Miami is considered to be $309 or less. The median price for this route was $456, based on observations over a 90-day period. Fares above $956 are typically in the more expensive range. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around or below the $309 threshold.

Historically, April, May, and October have been the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Miami. In April, the median price was $215, while May and October both saw median prices of $270. These figures are considerably lower than the annual median price of $456 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider planning their trips during these months.

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San Francisco to Miami: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Miami

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Miami

Regular price: $379 - $555

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Miami is between $379 and $555. The current lowest deal is $234 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 18.

now $234

Low $379

High $555

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MIA is April, with a median price of $215. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1081. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $215

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,081

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Miami

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Miami

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$722

$338

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$239

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$633

$289

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$548

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$484

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$567

$239

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$722 → $338

53%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$592 → $239

60%

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$633 → $289

54%

5 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 10

$567 → $239

58%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Miami