Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes. San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 3 hours behind Miami.
Each week, there are 32 flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you want to be on board as early as possible, select the 00:30 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from MIA to SFO is 23:49 with American Airlines.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're traveling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to see the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MIA and SFO include:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Once you've booked cheap ticket from MIA to SFO, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're traveling within United States. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is C$107. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$185. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from MIA to SFO.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
Traveling from central Miami to Miami International Airport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MIA:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes around 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MIA to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
As soon as you've locked in your flights from MIA to SFO, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in San Francisco. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are among the things you can't miss in San Francisco.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.
