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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Miami to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Miami to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Miami to San Francisco (MIA-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Miami to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Miami to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Miami to San Francisco.
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American Airlines Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 19mdirect
American Airlines Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
American Airlines
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Qatar Airways Logo
MIA-SFO
5h 52mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Japan Airlines Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 19mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 43mdirect
Japan Airlines
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Fiji Airways Logo
MIA-SFO
5h 52mdirect
Fiji Airways Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 44mdirect
Fiji Airways
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Copa Airlines Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 31mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 34mdirect
Copa Airlines
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Virgin Australia Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 31mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 37mdirect
Virgin Australia
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GOL Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 19mdirect
GOL Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 03mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 37mdirect
Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 31mdirect
United Airlines Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 34mdirect
United Airlines
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Royal Air Maroc Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 19mdirect
Royal Air Maroc Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
Royal Air Maroc
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Qantas Airways Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 19mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways
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China Southern Logo
MIA-SFO
5h 52mdirect
China Southern Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 44mdirect
China Southern
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Iberia Logo
MIA-SFO
5h 52mdirect
Iberia Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
Iberia
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British Airways Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 05mdirect
British Airways Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 40mdirect
British Airways
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Gulf Air Logo
MIA-SFO
6h 25mdirect
Gulf Air Logo
SFO-MIA
5h 28mdirect
Gulf Air
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Expert advice for your flight from Miami to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


American Airlines' Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free by watching a short ad.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding puts you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space.

Airports
MIA

Arrive at least two hours before domestic flights at MIA due to potentially long security lines, especially during peak travel times.

Read more about MIAby Stefanie Waldek
SFO

For a quick and affordable ride to San Francisco, take the BART from SFO, located in the International Terminal.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and MIA

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Miami to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Miami to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Miami to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Miami to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Miami to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost £212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £334 and £296 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Miami to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Miami to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Miami to San Francisco

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Miami to San Francisco?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Miami to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Miami to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Miami to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Miami and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Miami to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Miami to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Miami to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Miami to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Miami to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Miami is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Miami to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Miami with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Miami to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Miami up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Miami to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Miami? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £191 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Miami to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Miami Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Miami to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +13 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +14 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +13 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +14 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Miami

Monday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +10 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +12 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +13 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, British Airways, +11 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +12 more

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