Miami International to San Francisco Flights
If it is your first time travelling to San Francisco International then check out the airliners China Airlines, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, Gulf Air, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Iberia, GOL Linhas Aereas, Copa Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, Qantas and American Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Miami International Airport, so you will find flying to San Francisco International is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 42 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at San Francisco International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International, please see the table below.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
American Airlines | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 05:00 | 19:30 |
Qantas | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 07:26 | 19:30 |
United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:35 | 17:08 |
Iberia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:50 | 19:30 |
GOL Linhas Aereas | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 07:26 | 19:30 |
Copa Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 08:35 | 17:08 |
British Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:50 | 19:30 |
Virgin Australia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 08:35 | 17:08 |
Qatar Airways | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17:25 | 19:30 |
Japan Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 07:26 | 07:26 |
Gulf Air | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
Cathay Pacific | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:50 | 17:25 |
Air New Zealand | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:08 | 17:08 |
Fiji Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17:25 | 17:25 |
China Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
American Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:00 and 19:30.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from American Airlines at aa.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for American Airlines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Day | Flying Time |
Monday | 07:26, 17:25 and 19:30 |
Tuesday | 05:00, 07:26, 17:25 and 19:30 |
Wednesday | 07:26, 16:50 and 19:30 |
Thursday | 07:26, 17:25 and 19:30 |
Friday | 07:26, 17:25 and 19:30 |
Saturday | 07:26, 17:25 and 19:30 |
Sunday | 07:26, 17:25 and 19:30 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to San Francisco International. You can see full details of these below.
Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
Miami to Sacramento | 0 | 4,100 km (2,548 miles) | 5 Hours 38 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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