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$125+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami (SFO - MIA)

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SFO — MIA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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$254
(Southwest)

One-way from

$125
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January

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/239:55 amSFO - MIA
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Sat 8/306:05 amMIA - SFO
1 stop15h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/235:03 pmSFO - MIA
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Sat 8/307:20 amMIA - SFO
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/31$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/131:09 pmSFO - MIA
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Sat 8/163:00 pmMIA - SFO
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 9/511:10 amSFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/107:43 pmMIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/112:43 amSFO - MIA
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/44:16 pmMIA - SFO
1 stop10h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 12/116:21 amSFO - MIA
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/154:45 pmMIA - SFO
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$303

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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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SFO - MIA

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San Francisco

Sat 8/23

9:55 am-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Miami

Sat 8/30

6:05 am-6:20 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$254

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

5:03 pm-6:27 am

1 stop10h 24m

Miami

Sat 8/30

7:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$255

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

1:09 pm-5:45 am

1 stop13h 36m

Miami

Sat 8/16

3:00 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$258

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

11:10 am-8:01 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Miami

Tue 9/9

7:43 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

$259

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:43 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 19m

Miami

Thu 9/4

4:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$260

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

6:21 am-5:08 am

1 stop19h 47m

Miami

Mon 12/15

4:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$303

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

5:45 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$125

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

12:43 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 19m

$126

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

5:03 pm-6:27 am

1 stop10h 24m

$128

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

11:59 pm-8:43 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$130

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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.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
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.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
SFO

For a quick security check, use the mezzanine level checkpoint in Harvey Milk Terminal 1, accessible from the AirTrain station.

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
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 21 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 $232). 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 July 31, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% 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 July 27, 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MIA are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Miami?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Miami chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Miami on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Miami?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Miami, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $270.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Miami?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Miami, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 39m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Miami?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Miami, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 41m.

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Miami by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 22 flights from San Francisco to Miami, all of which are around 5h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 9 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Miami.

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

    The San Francisco to Miami flight path was viewed by 39 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($254), Delta ($255), and Frontier ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Miami. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Miami for 32% 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 United Airlines ($126), Delta ($128), and American Airlines ($130).

  • 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: Royal Air Maroc (100%), Fiji Airways (93%), Gulf Air( 89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,009 for a flight from San Francisco to Miami. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Miami) is currently priced at $229.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Miami that have layovers, most of them stop in Denver. Atlanta is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Miami. Los Angeles comes next as the third most popular layover location for San Francisco to Miami flights.

  • 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, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 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 $73 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 Tabernacle. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Tabernacle can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.3 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 $57.

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

    The majority of Los Angeles visitors spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those on a layover in Los Angeles in need of a rental car can book one at Los Angeles for about $51.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from San Francisco to Miami is Dallas. Phoenix follows Dallas in terms of the least common layover location on 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 $232). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Miami

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Miami. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$147Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$178Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$217Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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