San Francisco to Miami (SFO–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–MIA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Fiji Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,581 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 177 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | 36 | 32Q, 7M8, B38M | 5h20-5h47 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AZ, CM, EK, VA | 13 | 7M9, B39M | 5h39-5h42 | Star Alliance | AZ, CM, EK, VA | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Miami from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→MIA | OAK→MIA | SJC→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 152 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 26m | 5h 1m | 4h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 52% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Miami.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
SFO–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to MIA
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Fiji Airways, TWY and United Airlines. With 152 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to MIA ranges from 4 hours 26 minutes to 5 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,581 miles (4,154 km). There are approximately 152 weekly flights outbound and 207 return, totaling 359 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
177 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ABI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).