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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 00:37 and lands at 06:08
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:30.

The flight takes about 5h 31m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Miami.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Miami takes 5h 31m, covering 2,579 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Francisco to Miami range from £253 to £412, with an average of £322 over the past 12 months. Anything below £253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the £322 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £260 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with £328 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Miami flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £269 to £2,607. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Miami flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Miami are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £244, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from San Francisco to Miami usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Miami route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Miami most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Miami. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £285 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £352, a difference of £67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Miami. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 47m, compared to 7h 59m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 11m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Bayside Marketplace, Bayfront Park, and InterContinental Miami. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Miami flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.