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Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco from $178

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SFO
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to San Francisco are usually found in May or April, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 13 March 2026.

Thu 26/307:23
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 11/400:45
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3$340
Wed 15/407:15
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 22/423:05
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3$354
Fri 24/418:17
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 24/400:45
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3$360
Thu 28/515:55
MIA
-
SFO
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/605:10
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 9/3$361
Wed 15/416:18
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 28/423:05
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3$363
Thu 26/308:05
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
Delta
Mon 6/418:28
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop9h 21m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$365
Sat 30/508:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 7/600:45
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3$368
Thu 23/405:05
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 29m
Frontier
Thu 30/406:00
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop20h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 9/3$374
Thu 4/608:00
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 8/622:54
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3$375
Tue 31/306:55
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Mon 6/419:19
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Deal found 11/3$382
Wed 22/412:35
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 50m
Southwest
Wed 29/405:25
SFO
-
MIA
2 stops12h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 10/3$390

Find 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$340

One-way from

$178

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$577

Good one-way deal

$1,022 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/3-11/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 00m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
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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 13 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Wed 2/9

06:50-12:30

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

00:40-13:30

1 stop9h 50m

$365

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 27/3

07:23-10:59

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

05:00-18:28

1 stop10h 28m

$368

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Wed 25/3

10:22-16:58

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

05:00-15:47

1 stop7h 47m

$382

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Wed 29/4

12:35-21:25

1 stop11h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

05:25-21:10

2 stops12h 45m

$390

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Wed 25/3

12:01-19:10

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

19:19-05:40

1 stop7h 21m

$394

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 22/5

08:00-11:03

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

00:45-11:12

1 stop7h 27m

$459
Fastest return journey

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 24/4

18:17-21:50

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

23:05-07:54

Nonstop5h 49m

$468

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 7/5

05:30-13:25

2 stops10h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

21:15-11:00

1 stop10h 45m

$481

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Tue 1/9

08:00-15:11

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

17:00-06:07

1 stop10h 07m

$481

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 1/5

06:05-12:45

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

23:25-14:15

2 stops11h 50m

$481

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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 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 89 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Francisco (average of $146). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 13 March 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Miami to San Francisco. 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 Miami to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from Miami to San Francisco was viewed by 15 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 Miami to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Miami to San Francisco in 8h 40m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Miami and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 4150 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: British Airways (85%), Japan Airlines (80%), ITA Airways( 79%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,022 for a flight from Miami to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $670 while the most popular route, (Miami - San Francisco) is currently priced at $411.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Francisco (average of $146). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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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