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$74+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Francisco Bay Area

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FLL — SFO
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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Sun 3/30
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1510:05 pmFLL - SJC
1 stop15h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2911:07 amSJC - FLL
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$149
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/248:00 pmFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 42mJetBlue
Mon 4/2811:35 pmSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 3/17$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/1512:14 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop13h 33mFrontier
Tue 4/2211:38 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$180
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1210:23 pmFLL - OAK
1 stop15h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/1411:50 amOAK - FLL
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/156:15 amFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2912:21 amSFO - FLL
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/225:14 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/249:03 pmSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:16 amFLL - SFO
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2811:38 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/237:05 amFLL - SFO
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Wed 4/3012:35 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/17$243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/39:50 amFLL - SFO
1 stop11h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/67:55 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/242:00 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop11h 43mDelta
Wed 4/306:00 amSFO - FLL
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/17$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/258:30 amFLL - SJC
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Wed 4/301:05 pmSJC - FLL
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/16$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 5/134:19 pmFLL - OAK
2 stops10h 30mDelta
Sat 5/176:00 amOAK - FLL
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/18$267

Find flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

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Fort Lauderdale

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Price

Fort LauderdaleSan Jose

FLL - SJC

FLLSJC

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/15

10:05 pm-10:12 am

1 stop15h 07m

San Jose

Tue 4/29

11:07 am-9:41 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$149

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/24

8:00 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop6h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

11:35 pm-8:01 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$179

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/15

12:14 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop13h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:38 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$180

Fort LauderdaleOakland

FLL - OAK

FLLOAK

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 5/12

10:23 pm-10:55 am

1 stop15h 32m

Oakland

Wed 5/14

11:50 am-5:14 am

1 stop14h 24m

$191

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/15

6:15 am-1:36 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:21 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 28m

$199

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/22

5:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

9:03 pm-5:34 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$219

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/24

9:16 am-4:35 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

11:38 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$234

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/23

7:05 am-3:10 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$243

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/3

9:50 am-5:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

7:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop9h 35m

$256

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/24

2:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

7:16 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 34m

$257

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Travel insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 18, 2025.

The most flights from FLL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,753 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,908 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,324 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,611 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) if they book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area. Fort Lauderdale is conveniently located just 3.4 mi from Fort Lauderdale’s city center.

  • How popular is this Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Within the past month, 38 users have taken a look at flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($74), Frontier ($106), and Southwest ($115).

  • What are the most popular routes from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Fort Lauderdale - San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale - Oakland or Fort Lauderdale - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Japan Airlines (95%), Emirates (94%) or JetBlue (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest flight price from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area is $99. On average you can expect to pay $1,294. The most popular route, (Fort Lauderdale - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 8 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 March 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$106Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$148Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$160Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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