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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami from $175

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MIA
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Miami are usually found in January or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Miami

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Miami (MIA). 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$391

One-way from

$175

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$589
Delta
  • Delta
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 39m total
  • San Francisco to Miami
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Miami
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Miami
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Miami. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Sat 23/807:00SFO - MIA
1 stop11h 30mDelta
Sat 30/817:42MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/7$391
Fri 19/922:45SFO - MIA
1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/918:35MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7$393
Sat 16/808:00SFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 23/815:57MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/7$397
Tue 30/907:00SFO - MIA
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Tue 7/1015:15MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/7$399

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Miami 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 4 July 2025.
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 23/8

07:00-21:30

1 stop11h 30m

Miami

Sat 30/8

17:42-22:51

1 stop8h 09m

$391

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Fri 19/9

22:45-12:16

1 stop10h 31m

Miami

Tue 23/9

18:35-21:49

Nonstop6h 14m

$393

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

08:00-16:46

Nonstop5h 46m

Miami

Sat 23/8

15:57-19:00

Nonstop6h 03m

$397

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

07:00-20:40

2 stops10h 40m

Miami

Tue 7/10

15:15-21:10

1 stop8h 55m

$399

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

08:05-21:40

1 stop10h 35m

$175

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Wed 30/7

23:00-07:37

Nonstop5h 37m

$176

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Tue 29/7

07:45-21:18

1 stop10h 33m

$196

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

18:34-17:31

2 stops19h 57m

$339

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 2/7

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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 return flight from San Francisco to Miami. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Miami may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Miami (average of $1,295). Flying from San Francisco to Miami in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,130). 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 4 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Miami in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MIA are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 4 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Miami, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,844 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

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?

    If you wish to fly to Miami from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Miami. There are 13 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Miami (MIA) per day to choose from. Flights to Miami from San Francisco are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 37m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Miami typically takes.

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

    The San Francisco to Miami flight path was viewed by 4 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?

    Currently priced at $391, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Miami and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $393 and $397, respectively. Delta is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $175. United Airlines flights start at $176 while deals on Delta start at $196 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Miami consider choosing Royal Air Maroc(100%), Gulf Air(93%) or Virgin Australia(89%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Miami (average of $1,295). Flying from San Francisco to Miami in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,130). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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