How often are flights from Miami to San Francisco delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Miami and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Miami to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Miami to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Miami to San Francisco flight route?

This flight path from Miami to San Francisco was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?

Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Miami to San Francisco in just under 8h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 33m. The distance between Miami and San Francisco is about 2579 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Miami to San Francisco round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Miami to San Francisco is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £184 on this airline. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to San Francisco?

Consider Japan Airlines (97%), Royal Air Maroc (96%) or Gulf Air (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Miami to San Francisco.

Can I find deals for flights from Miami to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Miami to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Miami to San Francisco?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Francisco (average of £270). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MIA to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Miami to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Miami to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Miami to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £401 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £258 on Southwest (15 Dec–5 Jan).

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How popular is this Miami to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from Miami to San Francisco was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?
Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Miami to San Francisco in just under 8h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 33m. The distance between Miami and San Francisco is about 2579 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Miami to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Miami to San Francisco is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £184 on this airline. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to San Francisco?
Consider Japan Airlines (97%), Royal Air Maroc (96%) or Gulf Air (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Miami to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Miami to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Miami to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Miami to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Miami to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Miami to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Miami to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Miami to San Francisco?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San Francisco (average of £270). Flying from Miami to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of £328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Miami to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Miami to San Francisco?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MIA to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Miami to San Francisco as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Miami to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Miami to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £401 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £258 on Southwest (15 Dec–5 Jan).

How often are flights from Miami to San Francisco delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Miami and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Miami to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Miami to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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Miami to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £401 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £258 on Southwest (15 Dec–5 Jan).