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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 12:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 2:51 am.

The flight takes about 6h 26m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco takes 6h 26m, covering 2,578 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco range from $292 to $475, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $292 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $369 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $294 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $372 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $310 to $3,020. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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 Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 59m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $152.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetBlue
• United Airlines

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 53m, compared with 8h via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 8h 04m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flights:

• JetBlue: 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:

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

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

If you’re driving to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, make use of the safe and affordable parking options provided at the airport, including curbside valet parking, short-term parking, and long-term parking. When coming back to the airport, make use of the airport’s Parking Kiosks located in the parking garages and bagging claim section that allows you to conveniently locate your vehicle by simply entering the license plate number.

Fort Lauderdale International Airport provides a variety of accessibility services in full compliance with ADA regulations. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms throughout the airport, as well as wheelchair-accessible transportation, including shared shuttles and vans. The airport also provides TTY phones in various locations throughout the terminals for the speech and hearing impaired. Additionally, the airport provides a number of designated parking spots for the disabled.

Make sure to visit the lounges available at San Francisco International Airport upon arrival, each of which offers a variety of services at a designated charge. The airport lounges are located inside security at Terminals 1, 3, A, and G, and outside security at Terminals 1 and G. The services provided at the lounges include free Wi-Fi, food and drink, shower facilities, and private rooms.

The pet policy at Fort Lauderdale International Airport requires all pets, except service animals and working animals, to be in approved pet carriers at all times when within the airport terminals. The airport provides 4 outdoor pet relief areas outside each terminal on the Arrivals level, and two indoor pet relief areas located in Terminal 1. Additionally, the airport has specially designated animal relief areas in each terminal for service animals.