Cheap flights Miami (MIA) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
Miami to San Francisco Bay Area is a 3057-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | MIA → SFO | $616 | $119 | $736 |
| Cheapest combo | FLL → SFO | $607 | $110 | $717 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$19. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Miami
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami | 7.6 mi / 11m | $83 | $616 | $699 |
| FLL — Fort Lauderdale | 25.3 mi / 31m | $73 | $607 | $680 |
| PBI — West Palm Beach | 75.2 mi / 1h 12m | $90 | $644 | $734 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from MIA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $616 | $653 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $642 | $680 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $614 | $723 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 3057 miles, 2d 3h, and an estimated $537 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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