Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco (MIA - SFO) from $56

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MIA — SFO
Sep 25 — Oct 21

The best prices from Miami to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best MIA to SFO flight in 2023: compare Miami to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$56
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
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From Miami to San Francisco
One-way flight from Miami to San Francisco

MIA - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Miami to San Francisco?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 42%.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Miami to San Francisco at least 35 days early can save you up to 27% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 35 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Miami to San Francisco for as little as $490 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $594 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Francisco?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to San Francisco from Miami average $482. You can even find prices in September for less than $482, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $217. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Miami. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 40%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to San Francisco (MIA - SFO)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Miami to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap JetBlue flights from Miami to San Francisco

Consider these cheap JetBlue flights we've found departing from Miami to San Francisco. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • JetBlue is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from Miami to San Francisco. Flights from JetBlue traveling this route typically cost $408.05 RT. This price is typically 57% more expensive than other airlines that offer Miami to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $159. The most popular departure airport in Miami when flying to San Francisco is Miami Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Miami to San Francisco, JetBlue flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Delta flights from Miami to San Francisco

Some of the best deals we've found on Delta flights traveling from Miami to San Francisco. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Miami to San Francisco is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $477.71 RT. This price is typically 54% cheaper than other airlines that offer Miami to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $258. Miami Airport is the most common Miami airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Miami to San Francisco, Delta flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Miami to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MIA to SFO flights for September, October
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Miami to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Miami found for this year
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Miami

The cheapest one-way flights from Miami to San Francisco
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2 stops27h 43m

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1 stop16h 37m

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1 stop19h 59m

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1 stop16h 37m

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1 stop16h 51m

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1 stop30h 52m

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1 stop29h 08m

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1 stop13h 01m

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1 stop8h 48m

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1 stop12h 44m

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Fri 10/20

Nonstop6h 06m

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1 stop7h 28m

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Nonstop6h 23m

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Nonstop5h 22m

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1 stop11h 08m

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1 stop10h 55m

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1 stop10h 47m

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1 stop10h 24m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue, Delta and Frontier from Miami to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.7
Good
1,513 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Miami to San Francisco flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Miami to San Francisco?

To fly from Miami to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Miami take 6h 07m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from Miami to San Francisco offered by 7 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Miami to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Miami to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $121, but on average you can expect to pay $139.

Are there nonstop flights from Miami to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Miami to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Miami to San Francisco is less than $215.

Are there last-minute flights available from Miami to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Miami to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Miami to San Francisco flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Miami to San Francisco round-trip?

Frontier, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Miami to San Francisco.. This flight start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Miami to San Francisco?

What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to San Francisco?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Miami to San Francisco are United Airlines (95%), Japan Airlines (92%) and Copa Airlines (90%).

What are the cheapest flights from Miami to San Francisco?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Miami - San Francisco) can be booked for $125 on average our data indicates $1,148 when flying from Miami to San Francisco.

What does MIA to SFO mean?

Miami Airport is MIA and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Alternative routes for Miami to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 7 airlines flying from Miami to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Miami to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$133Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest$134Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$148Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Miami to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Miami to San Francisco
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
46%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
18%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
35%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Miami to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Miami to San Francisco
Sunday14daily flights
Monday13daily flights
Tuesday14daily flights
Wednesday13daily flights
Thursday10daily flights
Friday14daily flights
Saturday13daily flights
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