Direct Flights from MIA to SFO: Explore the Golden Gate City
Cheapest flight found
$155
Last updated Mar 13, 2026
Prices by Month
Price History
Tracking the May 7, 2026 departure — the cheapest date we found.
Price Behavior: MIA → SFO
Based on 6 months of fare data collected by Trip Manta.
Lowest Fare
$155
Highest Fare
$259
Median Fare
$204
Price Spread
$105
Prices vary significantly — hourly tracking is especially valuable here.
Cheapest month to fly: May 2026 (from $155)
Most expensive month: July 2026 (from $259)
Biggest price drop caught: $69 between consecutive checks
Most frequent cheapest airline: Frontier
What This Means for You
Flights from Miami to San Francisco range from $155 to $259, a $105 spread across the months we track. If your dates are flexible, May 2026 tends to have the lowest fares. Because prices on this route change significantly, setting up hourly price alerts gives you the best chance of catching a short-lived drop before it corrects. We have caught drops as large as $69 between hourly checks on this route.
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Miami (MIA)
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San Francisco (SFO)
Airport Information
Miami (MIA)
Miami International Airport (MIA) serves as the primary gateway for the South Florida region and is a major international hub for flights to Latin America and the Caribbean. Located just eight miles northwest of Downtown Miami, the airport features a vast array of amenities including high-end retail boutiques, diverse culinary options ranging from Cuban coffee stands to fine dining, and an automated people mover system called the MIA Mover that connects passengers to the Miami Intermodal Center for easy access to car rentals and public transit.
San Francisco (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class facility located approximately 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, known for its commitment to sustainability and impressive art exhibitions throughout the terminals. As a major hub for United Airlines and a primary international gateway to Asia, SFO provides travelers with modern facilities such as yoga rooms, an aviation museum, and a wide variety of local Bay Area eateries, while the efficient BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) system offers a direct rail link to the city center and the East Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?
A direct flight typically takes between 6 hours and 6 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 2,585 miles.
Which airlines offer non-stop flights from MIA to SFO?
Major carriers such as American Airlines and United Airlines frequently operate non-stop daily services between these two major hubs.
Is there a time difference between Miami and San Francisco?
Yes, San Francisco is in the Pacific Time Zone, which is 3 hours behind Miami's Eastern Time Zone.
What is the best way to get from SFO to downtown San Francisco?
The BART train is the most efficient public transit option, though rideshare services and airport shuttles are also widely available at the arrivals level.
Are there meal services on these flights?
Most airlines offer buy-on-board snacks or meals in economy, while premium cabins usually include a full meal service given the flight's long duration.
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