Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,585-mile flight takes about 6h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,585 mi · 4,160 km
- Flight time
- 6h 12m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying MIA to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800 | 177,614 | 6h 11m |
| United Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER | 87,768 | 6h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MIA to SFO flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:20am and the last at 9:48pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2565American Airlines | 7:20am | 10:24am | 4 | 93% |
| AA 2753American Airlines | 7:30am | 10:34am | 27 | 93% |
| UA 1257United Airlines | 8:00am | 11:03am | 10 | 89% |
| UA 2810United Airlines | 4:58pm | 8:10pm | 29 | 45% |
| AA 1842American Airlines | 5:10pm | 8:18pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 2035American Airlines | 5:15pm | 8:20pm | 4 | 50% |
| AA 2799American Airlines | 7:30pm | 10:34pm | 4 | 32% |
| AA 2426American Airlines | 8:35pm | 11:33pm | 4 | 52% |
| AA 2912American Airlines | 8:43pm | 11:53pm | 7 | n/a |
| AA 1650American Airlines | 9:48pm | 12:54am | 20 | 90% |
Is MIA to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 1,740 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (89%), those around 8pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,137 | 69% | 21 min | 0.9% |
| United Airlines | 603 | 74% | 20 min | 0.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 36 | 100% | |
| 7am to 8am | 371 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 197 | 89% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 35 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 39 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 261 | 64% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 324 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 264 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 160 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 141 | 21,729 | |
| September 2025 | 91 | 14,256 | |
| October 2025 | 122 | 17,891 | |
| November 2025 | 143 | 21,871 | |
| December 2025 | 137 | 21,845 | |
| January 2026 | 147 | 23,707 | |
| February 2026 | 137 | 20,290 | |
| March 2026 | 151 | 23,612 | |
| April 2026 | 151 | 22,125 | |
| May 2026 | 164 | 24,657 | |
| June 2026 | 172 | 25,132 | |
| July 2026 | 176 | 28,267 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.