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$119+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami (SFO - MIA)

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SFO — MIA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Miami

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$340 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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From San Francisco to Miami
One-way flight from San Francisco to Miami
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/2611:37 pmSFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/297:34 amMIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/244:10 pmSFO - MIA
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Thu 5/12:35 pmMIA - SFO
1 stop11h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/187:00 amSFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/246:23 pmMIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:15 pmSFO - MIA
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Sat 5/35:05 amMIA - SFO
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2712:47 amSFO - MIA
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Tue 4/297:00 amMIA - SFO
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/27$257
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amSFO - MIA
1 stop14h 13mJetBlue
Wed 6/47:00 amMIA - SFO
1 stop10h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:20 pmSFO - MIA
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:00 amMIA - SFO
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$374
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:49 pmSFO - MIA
1 stop19h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/136:01 pmMIA - SFO
2 stops18h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$411

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Miami that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Miami

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

11:37 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop5h 23m

Miami

Tue 4/29

7:34 am-10:51 am

Nonstop6h 17m

$237

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

4:10 pm-5:21 am

1 stop10h 11m

Miami

Thu 5/1

2:35 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$238

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-3:37 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

Miami

Sat 5/24

6:23 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$242

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Miami

Sat 5/3

5:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$249

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

12:47 am-1:52 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Miami

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$257

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-11:13 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Miami

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$292

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

6:20 pm-10:49 am

1 stop13h 29m

Miami

Mon 4/21

6:21 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$353

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

6:49 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 12m

Miami

Tue 5/13

6:01 pm-9:32 am

2 stops18h 31m

$411

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

7:39 am-4:07 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$119

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 38m

$124

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Miami

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Miami in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Miami flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Miami flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Miami flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Miami flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-Miami flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Miami flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Miami trip
Airlines
British Airways

World Traveller Plus offers extra seat width and legroom, ideal for more comfort on longer flights.


Club Suite provides solo pods with a door for privacy, available on A350 and most 777s.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless you're a MileagePlus member.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for MileagePlus Premier members.

Airports
SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup with the SFO2Go program during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
MIA

Use the MIA Mover train to reach the Miami Intermodal Center for rental cars and public transport options to downtown.

Read more about MIAby Ramsey Qubein
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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MIA

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Miami

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Miami from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Miami

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Miami. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Miami?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Miami (average of $229). Flying from San Francisco to Miami in March is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 SFO to MIA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Miami. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from San Francisco to Miami by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Miami. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Miami flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Miami

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Miami. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MIA are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Miami by month

Plan your trip to Miami by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Miami ranges from 1.6 - 9.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Miami when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Miami by month

Plan your trip to Miami by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Miami, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 68.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Miami

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Miami. 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 Miami. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Miami to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Miami. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Miami?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Miami (MIA) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Miami. On a typical day, there are 14 flights from San Francisco to Miami, all of which are around 5h 24m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 8 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Miami.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Miami flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Miami round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($237), Frontier ($238), and United Airlines ($242) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Miami. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Miami for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Miami one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Miami are American Airlines ($119), United Airlines ($124), and Frontier ($125).

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

    Before booking your flight to Miami from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Southern (97%), Fiji Airways (96%), Copa Airlines( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Miami?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,049 for a flight from San Francisco to Miami. The cheapest flight overall is $104 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Miami) is currently priced at $179.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Miami?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    The majority of Atlanta visitors spend their time at Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $51.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dallas?

    The majority of Dallas visitors spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Dallas World Aquarium. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Dallas World Aquarium are located about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those on a layover in Dallas in need of a rental car can book one at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $58.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Miami flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Miami that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Miami flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Miami?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Miami.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Miami?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Miami by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Miami?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Miami (average of $229). Flying from San Francisco to Miami in March is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$172Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$217Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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