Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (FLL–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–SFO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,579 miles in approximately 5h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 157 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD, HA, JL | 14 | 321, 32S | 6h19-6h21 | – | AD, HA, JL | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, VA | 14 | 7M8, 7M9 | 5h58-6h23 | Star Alliance | AD, VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→SFO | OPF→SFO | MIA→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | – | 207 |
| Flight time | 5h 58m | 5h 7m | 6h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
FLL–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to SFO
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and United Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to SFO ranges from 5 hours 58 minutes to 6 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,579 miles (4,151 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
157 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TLH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).