Cheap flights from Miami to San Francisco from $181

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — SFO
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to San Francisco are usually found in January or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday 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 29 October 2025.

Mon 24/1118:00MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1213:20SFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10$341
Mon 10/1108:45MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/1100:43SFO - MIA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10$346
Thu 4/1208:30MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1213:15SFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10$361
Mon 24/1118:00MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1222:54SFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10$362
Wed 10/1211:55MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/123:18SFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10$365
Wed 10/1208:30MIA - SFO
Nonstop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1222:40SFO - MIA
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10$367
Thu 4/1216:42MIA - SFO
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1213:15SFO - MIA
Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10$372
Tue 11/1106:30MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1100:43SFO - MIA
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10$376

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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$341

One-way from

$181

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$505

Good one-way deal

$1,029 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/11-3/12
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 02m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 42m total
  • Miami to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 29 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Miami

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Mon 10/11

08:45-12:19

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 16/11

00:43-10:53

1 stop7h 10m

$346

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 4/12

08:30-12:03

Nonstop6h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

00:43-10:51

1 stop7h 08m

$393

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Tue 14/4

08:35-11:46

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

22:55-07:20

Nonstop5h 25m

$394

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Tue 25/11

08:45-12:19

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

07:00-15:36

Nonstop5h 36m

$394

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Mon 24/11

07:40-14:35

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

00:30-13:32

1 stop10h 02m

$407

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Mon 24/11

07:40-14:35

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

12:37-00:46

1 stop9h 09m

$407

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Sun 15/2

08:00-15:13

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

06:00-17:14

1 stop8h 14m

$408

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 13/11

16:52-00:13

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

07:15-17:18

1 stop7h 03m

$422

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Wed 12/11

08:05-14:15

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

17:00-06:25

1 stop10h 25m

$422

MiamiSan Francisco

MIA - SFO

MIASFO

Miami

Thu 12/2

08:00-15:13

1 stop10h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

06:00-17:14

1 stop8h 14m

$425

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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 24 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 63 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 $136). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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 29 October 2025.

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

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Miami to San Francisco in 6h 34m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Miami and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 4150 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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: GOL (89%), Japan Airlines (86%), Fiji Airways( 85%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,326 for a flight from Miami to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $176 while the most popular route, (Miami - San Francisco) is currently priced at $653.

  • 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 $136). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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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