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$117+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (FLL - SFO)
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FLL — SFO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/63:25 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSFO - FLL
2 stops14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:10 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/89:17 pmSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12![United Airlines logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:05 amFLL - SFO
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1311:33 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:00 amFLL - SFO
2 stops13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/84:59 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:09 pmFLL - SFO
2 stops19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - FLL
1 stop20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:20 pmFLL - SFO
2 stops18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:49 amSFO - FLL
1 stop10h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:15 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:15 amSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10![United Airlines logo]()
$238
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:10 pmFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mJetBlue
Thu 12/117:45 amSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 11/10![JetBlue logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:05 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:46 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:15 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3012:30 amSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11![United Airlines logo]()
$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:26 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/711:50 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12![American Airlines logo]()
$242
Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $231 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $117 (Southwest) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $319 |
Good round-trip deal | $259 or less |
Good one-way deal | $145 or less |
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Price
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Fri 12/5
5:10 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop8h 49m
San Francisco
Mon 12/8
9:17 pm-5:43 am
Nonstop5h 26m
$232
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 1/28
7:00 am-10:31 am
Nonstop6h 31m
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
11:59 pm-8:15 am
Nonstop5h 16m
$243
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Thu 12/4
8:10 pm-11:35 pm
Nonstop6h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 12/7
9:16 pm-10:10 am
1 stop9h 54m
$247
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Sat 11/22
6:25 pm-9:45 pm
Nonstop6h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 12/1
7:00 am-3:24 pm
Nonstop5h 24m
$247
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Thu 12/11
4:35 pm-11:13 pm
1 stop9h 38m
San Francisco
Tue 12/16
6:00 am-4:14 pm
1 stop7h 14m
$257
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Fri 1/30
6:00 am-2:12 pm
1 stop11h 12m
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
8:00 am-4:23 pm
Nonstop5h 23m
$262
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Tue 2/24
8:29 pm-11:58 pm
Nonstop6h 29m
San Francisco
Wed 3/18
7:55 am-9:20 pm
1 stop10h 25m
$264
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Thu 12/4
1:18 pm-7:26 pm
1 stop9h 08m
San Francisco
Sat 12/6
12:43 am-10:50 am
1 stop7h 07m
$267
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 11/26
8:15 am-2:15 pm
1 stop9h 00m
San Francisco
Fri 12/5
5:45 am-8:43 pm
1 stop11h 58m
$267
Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco
FLL - SFO
FLLSFO
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 12/17
6:00 am-9:18 am
Nonstop6h 18m
San Francisco
Fri 1/2
7:30 am-3:55 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
$272
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco in November.
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (average of $89). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FLL to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 12, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 81% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 56m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 56m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 15m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated November 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodHannah,Aug 2025
SFO - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$116 | Average$165 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$139 | Average$280 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$179 | Average$313 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$220 | Average$288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$250 | Average$347 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |