Cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights$250
Frontier1 stop31 hrThu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight$120
Frontier1 stop8 hrWed, Sep 16
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $120
Cheapest nonstop flights$259
JetBlueNonstop6 hrThu, Aug 20 — Wed, Aug 26
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $259
Last-minute weekend getaway$398
Frontier1 stop30 hrSat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Miami is currently $398
Cheapest business class flights$498
Frontier1 stop9 hrSat, Aug 15 — Fri, Aug 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami is currently $498
Fastest flight5 hr 27 minThe fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Miami takes 5 hr 27 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Miami is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–270
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–405

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Miami

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $279
    Typical price: $255–500
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - MIAEvery day
    945 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $259
    Typical price: $240–465
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FLL, MIAEvery day
    566 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $259
    Typical price: $240–570
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - FLLEvery day
    64 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLLEvery day
  • Delta
    from $279
    Typical price: $265–690
    557 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $279
    Typical price: $270–470
    508 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIAEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $250
    Typical price: $215–510
    54 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - FLL, MIAEvery day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    SacramentoUnited States1 hr 33 min78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi

Popular airports near Miami

  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
    MiamiUnited States24 min6 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
    Fort LauderdaleUnited States36 min21 mi
  • Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    West Palm BeachUnited States1 hr 10 min63 mi
  • Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
    Fort MyersUnited States2 hr 17 min111 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Miami

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Miami are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $165 to $270.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Miami is $279, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Miami is $259, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Miami is $259, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Miami is $279, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Miami is $279, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Miami is $250, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami starts at $250 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $120 and departs on Wed, Sep 16.
5 hr 27 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Miami.
With its subtropical climate and many beaches, Miami is a year-round destination. Peak season is Jan–Apr. Rains are heaviest during hurricane season (Jun–Nov), but showers, often brief, can occur at any time. Celebrities and the contemporary art world come for Art Basel Miami Beach and its numerous satellite art fairs and events (early Dec), and Food Network chefs are the draws at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (Feb).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Miami.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Miami really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Miami.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 28 nonstop flights and 945 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Miami are:
  • United offers 20 nonstop flights and 566 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 64 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
  • Delta offers 557 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • Southwest offers 508 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • Frontier offers 54 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Miami.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Miami is $279, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Miami is $259, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Miami is $259, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 26.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Miami is $279, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Miami is $279, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Miami is $250, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from San Francisco to Miami.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Miami at price $398 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
JetBlue, United and American fly direct from San Francisco to Miami.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 United direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from San Francisco to Miami per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Miami on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Miami start at $259 from Thu, Aug 20 to Wed, Aug 26 with JetBlue.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Miami, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Miami start at $498 from Sat, Aug 15 to Fri, Aug 21 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Miami start at $250 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Miami, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Miami starts at $398 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Miami at price $398 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Miami, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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