Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco MIA → SFO
American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 50m and covers 2,581 miles (4,154 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $339, with recent bookable fares from $319. Arrivals run on time 77.1% at MIA and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 159 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in September rather than October typically saves $30 on MIA → SFO.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $40 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 48 flights per week (~7 per day) · Updated 49d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Miami to San Francisco?
Yes, American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO).
Which airlines fly direct from Miami to San Francisco?
American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Miami to San Francisco.
How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Miami to San Francisco takes ~5h 50m (approximately 4154 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Miami to San Francisco?
Nonstop flights from Miami to San Francisco operate multiple daily — 48 flights per week (~7 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Miami to San Francisco?
Arrivals run on time 77.1% at MIA and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Miami to San Francisco?
Direct flights from Miami to San Francisco operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Miami to San Francisco?
Round-trip flights from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $289, with a typical fare around $339. Based on 159 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to San Francisco?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, September 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Miami to San Francisco, with typical fares around $329 — versus about $359 in October 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Miami to San Francisco?
Typical round-trip fares from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $339, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $309, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $299. Medians from 159 recent fare combinations.
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