Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Miami?

Based on historical data, approximately 20.2% of flights from San Francisco to Miami are direct. This indicates that a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware that they represent a smaller share of the available options.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to Miami is 5 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 11 hours. The distance between San Francisco and Miami is approximately 4155 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight duration when planning their journey, 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 suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The pricing patterns observed over a 30-day period indicate that this route is one where price fluctuations are common. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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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, with only 1% of recent fares classified as a good price. Over the past 90 days, prices typically ranged from $309–$956, with a median of $456. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $215. Following closely are May and October, both offering a median fare of $270. These months present the best opportunities for finding more budget-friendly options.

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 connect at least once, with only 20.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Miami

Regular price: $244 - $338

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Miami typically range from $244 to $338. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 20-Sep 26.

now $238

Low $244

High $338

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Miami 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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Miami

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$528

$357

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$540

$357

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$532

$372

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$515

$363

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$369

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$237

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$528 → $371

30%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$512 → $362

29%

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

$383 → $240

37%

4 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 16

$380 → $239

37%

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 below the typical level, with deals around $238.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, May, or October for lower prices

Historically, April, May, and October offer lower median prices, around $215-$270.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 14h 57m

The median flight duration for SFO to MIA is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 79.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $238.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear frequently.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$238

Miami main airports to arrive at

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Miami, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$319

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, very close to Miami.

📍 ~35 km from Miami (reachable by Brightline and Tri-Rail, but I-95 traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$237

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From SFO

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Miami, United States

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From SFO

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Dec 14

Miami, United States

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From SFO

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Miami, United States

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Miami, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Miami

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from San Francisco to Miami is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was around $360. In contrast, prices for flights booked 0-6 days out averaged $2052, indicating a significant increase for last-minute bookings. Prices for flights booked 60+ days in advance were also higher, averaging $689, suggesting that booking too far ahead may not yield the best value either.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $309 or less for a flight from San Francisco to Miami is considered a good deal. The median price for this route was $456, based on observations over a 90-day period. Fares around $956 represent the higher end of typical prices for this route. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $309 threshold.

Historically, April, May, and October have been the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Miami, with median prices of $215 for April and $270 for both May and October. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $456 for this route. While May appears on the list of cheapest months, it was also identified as the most expensive month, suggesting price variability within that month. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these months for their travel plans.

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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: $244 - $338

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Miami typically range from $244 to $338. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 20-Sep 26.

now $238

Low $244

High $338

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Miami

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$528

$357

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$540

$357

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$532

$372

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$515

$363

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$369

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Miami

San Francisco (SFO) - Miami (MIA)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$237

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$528 → $371

30%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$512 → $362

29%

3 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 15

$383 → $240

37%

4 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 16

$380 → $239

37%

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 below the typical level, with deals around $238.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, May, or October for lower prices

Historically, April, May, and October offer lower median prices, around $215-$270.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 14h 57m

The median flight duration for SFO to MIA is 14 hours and 57 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 79.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $238.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear frequently.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$238

Miami main airports to arrive at

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Miami, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~$319

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, very close to Miami.

Miami, United States

92% AI deal score

$3,369

$1,754

Save $1,615

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Miami

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Miami

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Miami

San Francisco to Miami: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Miami

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami

Direct flights from San Francisco to Miami

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Miami

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Miami

San Francisco - Miami route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April, May, or October for lower prices

Expect a median flight time of 14h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Miami main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Miami used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Miami

Best Elite deals to Miami

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Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

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Dec 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Miami

When should I buy San Francisco to Miami tickets?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Miami?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Miami?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Miami?

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

How often do San Francisco to Miami flight prices drop?

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More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Miami from other cities

San Francisco to Miami: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Miami

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Miami

Direct flights from San Francisco to Miami

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Miami

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Miami

San Francisco - Miami route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April, May, or October for lower prices

Expect a median flight time of 14h 57m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Miami main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Miami used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Miami

Best Elite deals to Miami

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 14

Dec 22

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Dec 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Miami

When should I buy San Francisco to Miami tickets?

What's a cheap fare from San Francisco to Miami?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Miami?