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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami from $256

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MIA
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 May 2026.

Mon 20/723:40
SFO
-
MIA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Wed 22/716:30
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$378
Thu 10/906:20
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Sat 19/907:45
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$380
Wed 27/522:54
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 3/608:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$381
Sat 23/522:54
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 30/508:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$383
Mon 1/612:52
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Wed 10/606:00
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$384
Mon 8/623:40
SFO
-
MIA
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Thu 11/616:00
MIA
-
SFO
2 stops11h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$387
Sat 4/722:54
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 16/716:12
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$391
Wed 27/507:05
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop10h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 4/608:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$395
Wed 15/723:59
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 22/708:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5$396
Sat 30/523:30
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 4/608:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$401
Wed 2/1219:00
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop8h 08m
Delta
Mon 14/1217:55
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$406
Wed 2/1200:45
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop9h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 13/1207:29
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$407

Find 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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$378

One-way from

$256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$532
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 20/7-23/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Miami
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 2/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Miami
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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 7 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

23:30-11:24

1 stop8h 54m

Miami

Tue 14/7

08:00-11:03

Nonstop6h 03m

$478

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

19:15-11:30

2 stops13h 15m

Miami

Wed 24/6

15:05-23:15

2 stops11h 10m

$501

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

22:54-07:39

Nonstop5h 45m

Miami

Tue 2/6

16:06-00:45

1 stop11h 39m

$504

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 4/7

17:05-05:42

1 stop9h 37m

Miami

Sat 18/7

07:00-12:07

1 stop8h 07m

$510

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

23:30-11:24

1 stop8h 54m

Miami

Fri 29/5

08:00-11:03

Nonstop6h 03m

$511

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

05:30-17:15

1 stop8h 45m

Miami

Mon 13/7

05:10-11:10

2 stops9h 00m

$515
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

10:10-18:58

Nonstop5h 48m

Miami

Sat 12/9

16:57-20:09

Nonstop6h 12m

$548

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

05:00-23:15

2 stops15h 15m

Miami

Thu 11/6

16:00-00:30

2 stops11h 30m

$552

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

05:05-17:45

2 stops9h 40m

Miami

Tue 2/6

07:20-19:55

2 stops15h 35m

$552

San FranciscoMiami

SFO - MIA

SFOMIA

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

07:30-22:05

2 stops11h 35m

Miami

Fri 9/10

12:35-17:25

1 stop7h 50m

$570

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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?

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 20 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Miami (average of $465). Flying from San Francisco to Miami in December is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 7 May 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Miami, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

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

    The San Francisco to Miami flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Miami?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Miami in about 8h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4150 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Finnair(92%), Air New Zealand(91%) or Emirates(91%), 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Miami (average of $465). Flying from San Francisco to Miami in December is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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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