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Cheapest round-trip
$260
Typical prices: $289-$433
JetBlue
Thu 7/30Fri 8/7
SFO - FLL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$150
Typical prices: $179-$291
United Airlines
Mon 7/27
SFO - FLL • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds legroom, while Priority Boarding helps secure bin space.
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Cheapest • Avg $258 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale (SFO-FLL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

Thu, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 7
JetBlue Logo
11:00 am - 7:45 pm
SFO
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FLL
5h 45mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 9:49 am
FLL
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SFO
5h 49mnonstop
$260JetBlue
Sun, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 14
Southwest Logo
11:05 pm - 12:25 pm
SFO
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FLL
10h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 1:30 pm
FLL
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SFO
10h 50m
2 stops
$261Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 7
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 6:45 pm
SFO
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FLL
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 5:35 pm
FLL
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SFO
10h 50m
1 stop
$262Southwest
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
12:54 am - 5:55 pm
SFO
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FLL
14h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:56 pm - 12:18 am
FLL
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SFO
14h 22m
2 stops
$263Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 9:00 pm
SFO
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FLL
11h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:45 pm
FLL
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SFO
9h 35m
2 stops
$264Southwest
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
Frontier Logo
12:54 am - 5:55 pm
SFO
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FLL
14h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:58 am - 10:54 pm
FLL
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SFO
14h 56m
1 stop
$265Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 14
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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FLL
11h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 1:30 pm
FLL
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SFO
10h 50m
2 stops
$267Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 4:36 pm
SFO
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FLL
5h 26mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:01 pm - 12:39 am
FLL
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SFO
8h 38m
1 stop
$269United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:48 pm - 9:26 am
SFO
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FLL
7h 38m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 11:19 pm
FLL
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SFO
6h 14mnonstop
$270Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
Frontier Logo
12:54 am - 5:55 pm
SFO
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FLL
14h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:58 am - 8:40 pm
FLL
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SFO
12h 42m
2 stops
$271Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Fort Lauderdale back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale is January, where tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $449 and $444 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $408 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FLL and SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

When to book flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

  • What family amenities are available at SFO Airport?

    For families, there are baby care facilities in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, baby equipment rentals, and children play areas in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The navigation museum you can check out at the international terminal, a Flight Deck in Terminal 3, Museum Exhibitions scattered in all terminals, an outdoor terrace in the International Terminal, and self-guided tours for older kids.

  • Which SFO Airport terminal should you use for this flight route?

    Terminal 1 is the most suitable for this route. This is where you'll find JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest.

  • Where can you exchange currency at FFL Airport?

    There are four currency exchanges at Terminals 1 and 4. If you need cash, you'll find ATM machines in Terminal 2 Concourse D.

  • What can you do to relax at FLL Airport?

    Delta Air Lines and United Airlines both have lounges you can access with your air ticket. There are multiple art pieces throughout the airport you can check out, a viewing area on top of Hibiscus Garage, and sometimes there's live music in the terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale was $150 for a one-way ticket and $260 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Fort Lauderdale, also known as Fort Lauderdale.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $486 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $374 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fort Lauderdale with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and FLL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fort Lauderdale from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $346 or less round-trip.
  • When booking a flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), you'll find several non-stop flights with JetBlue Airlines. Most of the airlines on this route, however, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, offer flights with one-stop.
  • From the city of San Francisco to San Francisco Airport, you can take either the BART to Rapid Rail that goes directly to the SFO BART Station on the Departures Level of the International Terminal. Alternatively, take the SamTrans Buses 292 or 398 routes SFO, which also stop at Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal.
  • Once you touch down in Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), you can use BCT bus number 1 outside the Rental Car Center to get to Fort Lauderdale city center. Taxis are available in every terminal, and you can rent a car at the car rental facility in the Cypress Parking Garage building. It's connected to Terminal 1 by a bridge, but you can walk from other terminals or use the colorful airport shuttles to get there.
  • If you'd prefer to drive yourself to San Francisco Airport (SFO), short-term and long-term parking are available on airport grounds. The Long-Term Surface Lot and Long Term Garages 1 and 2 charges about $18 per day. Domestic Garage and International Garages A and B charge about $36 per day, while valet parking is about $45 per day. For short-term parking, you'll pay approximately $2 every 15 minutes.
  • If you need to freshen up before your flight, San Francisco Airport has three nap rooms at FreshenUp in the International Terminal. They have beds, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and a mirror. You can shower at an extra cost of about $25. You can also access either Delta Sky Club, American Airline Club, or United Club lounges with your flight ticket, depending on your airline of choice. Delta's lounge has showers.
  • San Francisco Airport has several amenities, starting with TripTel Business Center in the International Terminal. There's an SFO Medical Clinic in the International Terminal, a Wag Brigade to help you relax, and a Reflection Room in the International Terminal. There are also yoga rooms in Terminals 1 and 3, XpressSpa in Terminals 1 and 3, Traveler's Aid for assistance in all terminals, and Traveler Services in the International Terminal.

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San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

JetBlue,United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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