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$119+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (FLL - SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FLL — SFO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(JetBlue Airways)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$312 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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From Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco
One-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 25, 2025.

This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:00 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mJetBlue
Mon 4/1411:35 pmSFO - FLL
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 3/24$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/197:00 amFLL - SFO
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2611:59 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/306:43 amFLL - SFO
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/14:22 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$212
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/1511:25 amFLL - SFO
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/2212:35 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/13:32 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop13h 02mDelta
Mon 5/1910:59 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/24$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 10/86:00 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop17h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/129:10 amSFO - FLL
1 stop28h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/312:04 pmFLL - SFO
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Sun 4/611:49 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/208:30 amFLL - SFO
1 stop11h 43mSun Country Air
Thu 5/16:09 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop13h 49mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:11 amFLL - SFO
2 stops13h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/16:09 pmSFO - FLL
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$346

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Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/10

7:00 am-10:34 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

11:35 pm-8:01 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$179

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 4/19

6:15 am-1:36 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

12:21 am-1:41 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$198

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 5/30

6:43 am-9:41 am

Nonstop5h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

12:24 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 27m

$212

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/15

11:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops12h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

12:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$243

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/1

3:32 pm-1:34 am

1 stop13h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

10:59 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 01m

$257

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/4

9:50 am-5:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

9:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$286

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/3

12:04 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop13h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

11:49 pm-11:14 am

1 stop8h 25m

$298

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 4/20

8:30 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

6:09 pm-10:58 am

1 stop13h 49m

$325

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/8

12:16 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:09 pm-10:58 am

1 stop13h 49m

$335

Fort LauderdaleSan Francisco

FLL - SFO

FLLSFO

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 4/25

6:06 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

$119

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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 March.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fort Lauderdale-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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FLL

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Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco

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

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 March 21, 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 49 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 March 25, 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 70% 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 March 23, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. 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 25, 2025.

The most flights from FLL to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?

    If you book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, you will be flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) take 5h 52m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco per day from 6 airlines.

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $179 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $198 and $212 round-trip. JetBlue is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $127 and Delta from $129 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco consider choosing Japan Airlines (95%), Emirates (94%) or JetBlue (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco is $118. On average you can expect to pay $1,332. 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 that include hotel bookings?

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 6 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$81Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$106Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$148Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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