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Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco from $170

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 27 January 2026.

Thu 5/316:10
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 8/323:00
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$296
Thu 1/1018:07
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 11/1023:00
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$302
Thu 2/716:17
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 7/723:00
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$306
Thu 12/316:10
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 17/308:32
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$311
Sun 15/208:35
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 36m
United Airlines
Mon 16/223:00
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$315
Thu 12/208:35
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 17/205:00
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$316
Fri 8/506:05
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Sun 10/523:25
SFO
-
MIA
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 25/1$324
Tue 10/209:05
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 10/223:18
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$329
Sun 15/208:35
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 4/323:59
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$331
Thu 5/311:35
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 30m
Southwest
Sun 8/305:05
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop14h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 26/1$332
Thu 17/907:00
MIA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 20/905:00
SFO
-
MIA
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$345
Mon 11/507:15
MIA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 16/523:50
SFO
-
MIA
Nonstop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1$351

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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$296

One-way from

$170

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$474
United Airlines
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  • 5/3-8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 33m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
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  • United Airlines
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 36m 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 2/7

16:17-00:34

1 stop11h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

23:00-07:47

Nonstop5h 47m

$306

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 8/5

06:05-12:45

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

23:25-12:10

1 stop9h 45m

$316

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Sat 14/2

10:58-17:20

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

23:00-07:27

Nonstop5h 27m

$316

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 26/2

08:35-12:11

Nonstop6h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

08:32-16:56

Nonstop5h 24m

$355

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 5/6

08:00-11:03

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

22:35-07:29

Nonstop5h 54m

$355

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 5/6

16:52-23:54

1 stop10h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

08:18-17:00

Nonstop5h 42m

$366

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Wed 1/4

08:05-15:03

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

18:28-06:49

1 stop9h 21m

$371

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 24/4

08:04-14:55

1 stop9h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

21:35-10:46

1 stop10h 11m

$371

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 21/5

08:00-11:03

Nonstop6h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

00:45-11:06

1 stop7h 21m

$380

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Fri 27/2

18:02-21:50

Nonstop6h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

23:00-07:27

Nonstop5h 27m

$394

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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 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 43 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 $136). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 27 January 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 18 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 9h 40m. Fly via 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: Japan Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (87%), Cathay Pacific( 84%).

  • 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 $136). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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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