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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Miami from $144 SFO → MIA

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)

The cheapest return found recently is $280 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec – 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $144 with Frontier Airlines, 29 Dec, found 5 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$144, Frontier Airlines, found 5 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$280, 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Usual return price
$292 to $402
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from $223 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
American Airlines, United Airlines, jetBlue
Shortest nonstop flight found
5 h 26 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $292 to $402.

Cheapest return found recently

$280

1 Dec – 2 Dec · Frontier Airlines

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)

Leaves 10:39 a.m. · Return leaves 7:10 a.m. · 19 h 6 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Denver International Airport (DEN), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$415

1 Dec – 2 Dec · American Airlines

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)

Leaves 11:52 a.m. · Return leaves 10:20 p.m. · 11 h 52 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $280 1 Dec – 2 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $223 21 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $223 to $352.

$280, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $223 to $352.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 17 Nov to 21 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

94 fares on 6 departure dates

17 Nov – 22 Nov: $410, found 5 days ago1 Dec – 2 Dec: $280, found 2 days ago14 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $560, found yesterday7 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027: $328, found 3 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027: $378, found 5 days ago21 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027: $223, found 4 days agoNovDecJan
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 Nov – 22 Nov$410Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 2 Dec$280Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$560Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
7 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027$328Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)out 3 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027$378Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027$223Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $223.

November 2026From $4101 departure date17 Nov – 22 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $2802 departure dates1 Dec – 2 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $223Cheapest seen3 departure dates21 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $126 to $146.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$144

29 Dec · Frontier Airlines

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)

Leaves 6:00 p.m. · 19 h 49 min trip

2 stops · via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) · overnight connection · 8 h connection

found 5 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$219

29 Dec · United Airlines

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)

Leaves 7:00 a.m. · 5 h 26 min trip

nonstop

found 5 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $144 29 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $108 24 Feb 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $108 to $226.

$144, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $108 to $226.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 29 Dec to 24 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

17 fares on 3 departure dates

29 Dec: $144, found 5 days ago18 Jan 2027: $147, found 5 days ago24 Feb 2027: $108, found 7 days agoDecJanFeb
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
29 Dec$144Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)2 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$147Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)3 stopsfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
24 Feb 2027$108Frontier AirlinesSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) → Miami International Airport (MIA)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $108.

December 2026From $1441 departure date29 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $1471 departure date18 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $108Cheapest seen1 departure date24 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from San Francisco to Miami

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Francisco to Miami?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$368$264+34%22
7–13 days$292$262+6%33
14–29 days$275$247Cheapest seen42
30–59 days$286$254+4%49
60–89 days$329$223+20%38
90–179 days$401$326+46%40
180+ days$399$383+45%16

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$140$128Cheapest seen14
30–59 days$146$134+4%43
60–89 days$149$110+6%20
90–179 days$172$108+23%34
180+ days$218$194+56%15

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

San Jose → Miami

67 km from San Francisco

$368

$88 more than flying from San Francisco

7 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 · SJC → MIA · out 1 stop, back 2 stops

found 3 days ago

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San Francisco → Fort Lauderdale

40 km from Miami

$458

$178 more than flying to Miami

16 Nov – 20 Nov · SFO → FLL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Sacramento → Miami

121 km from San Francisco

$484

$204 more than flying from San Francisco

25 Nov – 31 Dec · SMF → MIA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 5 days ago

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Oakland → Miami

13 km from San Francisco

$528

$248 more than flying from San Francisco

17 Nov – 22 Nov · OAK → MIA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 5 days ago

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One-way

Sacramento → Miami

121 km from San Francisco

$152

$8 more than flying from San Francisco

14 Nov · SMF → MIA · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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San Francisco → Fort Lauderdale

40 km from Miami

$230

$86 more than flying to Miami

25 Dec · SFO → FLL · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 2 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Miami?

The cheapest return found recently is $280 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $223 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $292 to $402.

How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Miami?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $144 with Frontier Airlines, 29 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $108 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $126 to $146.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Miami?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $223, 21 Jan 2027 to 28 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $108, 24 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Miami?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 25% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Miami?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $415 with American Airlines, 1 Dec to 2 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $219 with United Airlines, 29 Dec, found 5 days ago.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Miami?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 29 Dec, takes 5 h 26 min from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 29 Dec, takes 19 h 49 min with 2 stops, including a 8 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Miami?

Between 17 Nov and 21 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 6 departure dates we hold. Between 29 Dec and 24 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work