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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 1:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:22 pm and lands at 3:48 am.

The flight takes about 6h 26m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to San Francisco takes 6h 26m, covering 2,579 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 Miami to San Francisco range from $302 to $501, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $388 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $392 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Miami to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 81% on time
• American Airlines: 77% on time
• Delta: 0% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time on average.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Miami to San Francisco flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, 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 $317 to $2,645. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from Miami to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $199, which is 31% 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:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Miami to San Francisco route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 54m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Miami to San Francisco. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $156.

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 Miami and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 08m, compared with 8h 22m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 8h 23m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Miami (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 Miami to San Francisco 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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

SFO is very family-friendly. For nursing mothers, they have provided family restrooms with baby care facilities; just look out for the Nursery and Family Restroom signage. For children, the airport has provided Kids’ Spot interactive exploration areas where your kids can have fun. For those traveling with infants, several strollers are also available for rent for easy movement across SFO.

Flights from Miami to San Francisco include at least one stop en route. On average, around 1,205 kg of carbon is emitted per person per flight. Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the three most sustainable airlines operating on this route. They emit 44%, 43%, and 42% less carbon than other airlines flying from Miami to SFO.

Yes, your furry companion will be allowed to travel through MIA. However, you’ll be required to stick to TSA’s regulations and keep the pet crated while in the airport. Fido can only get out when clearing security and using the pet relief areas. The MIA pet zones are seven in total, including three outdoor and four indoor areas. The outdoor areas are pre-security, and you’ll get the indoor areas post-security at these gates: D34, F7, G5, and J3.

SanTrans operates a public bus between SFO and downtown San Francisco. You can board these buses outside Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal. You can also take the San Francisco BART train, which you can get from the SFO BART station at the International Terminal. Taxis are available at the rank outside baggage claim, with fares to downtown ranging around $47-$67. Shared vans are also available at the rank, and no reservations are required, with the last option being car rentals which you can get from the car rental center.