Miami to San Francisco (MIA–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–SFO is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,581 miles in approximately 5h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 43 | 321, 7M8, B38M | 6h12-6h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 22 | 7M9, B39M | 6h33-7h | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 21 | 739, 7M8, 7M9 | 6h31-6h48 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 7M9, B39M | 6h36-6h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 32Q, 7M8 | 6h34-6h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | A21N, B38M | 6h41-6h42 | – | – | |
| G3 GOL | 7 | 7M8 | 6h42 | – | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 32Q | 6h41 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 3 | B38M | 6h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 7M8 | 6h19 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Miami
| Metric | MIA→SFO | OPF→SFO | FLL→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | 1 | 70 |
| Flight time | 5h 21m | 5h 58m | 5h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
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.
MIA–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to SFO
Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Fiji Airways, GOL, Gulf Air and United Airlines. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SFO ranges from 5 hours 21 minutes to 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,581 miles (4,154 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 267 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).