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Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco from $271

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SFO
17 avr. — 24 avr.1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to San Francisco are usually found in January or April, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Miami to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 12 avril 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$271

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$476

Good round-trip deal

$585 or less

Good one-way deal

$378 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/5-20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 16m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 21m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Miami to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Miami to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 avril 2025.

sam. 17/508:35MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 30mUnited Airlines
mar. 20/500:43SFO - MIA
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/4$344
mar. 27/507:40MIA - SFO
1 stop10h 35mDelta
lun. 2/600:40SFO - MIA
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 11/4$411
mar. 2/907:10MIA - SFO
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
sam. 6/905:00SFO - MIA
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$488
mar. 6/518:01MIA - SFO
2 stops18h 31mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/520:09SFO - MIA
1 stop17h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$538

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Miami to San Francisco 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 avril 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Miami

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

sam. 17/5

08:35-12:05

Nonstop6h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 20/5

00:43-11:29

1 stop7h 46m

$344

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

mar. 27/5

07:40-15:15

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

lun. 2/6

00:40-13:43

1 stop10h 03m

$411

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

mar. 2/9

07:10-13:25

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

sam. 6/9

05:00-21:25

2 stops13h 25m

$488

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

mar. 6/5

18:01-09:32

2 stops18h 31m

San Francisco

lun. 12/5

20:09-17:01

1 stop17h 52m

$538

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

ven. 18/4

18:10-23:31

1 stop8h 21m

$271

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

lun. 21/4

19:59-09:32

1 stop16h 33m

$279

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

mer. 11/6

12:20-23:02

2 stops13h 42m

$283

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

mar. 17/6

14:40-23:10

2 stops11h 30m

$327

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

dim. 15/6

00:35-09:10

2 stops35h 35m

$2,581

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/4

Best time to book a flight from Miami to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Miami to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Miami to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 70 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 Miami to San Francisco?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 MIA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Miami 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 12 avril 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 67% on flights from Miami to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Miami to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Miami 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 12 avril 2025.

The most flights from MIA to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 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 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 12 avril 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Miami to San Francisco round-trip from $344. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $411, and Southwest, from $488. United Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $271. Users have also found prices from $279 and $283 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Miami, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (90%), Royal Air Maroc (89%), Cathay Pacific( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,675 for a flight from Miami to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $299 while the most popular route, (Miami - San Francisco) is currently priced at $511.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Miami 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 Miami to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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