Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,579

miles

4,151

kilometers

2,241

nautical miles

🕐 5h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (299°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,579	+1,547	4,126 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,579	+1,547	4,126 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,579	+1,290	3,869 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,579	+1,290	3,869 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,579	+2,579	5,158 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,579	+1,290	3,869 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco earns you 5,158 base miles - that's 21% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FLL to SFO route connects Fort Lauderdale, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,579 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 299° from Fort Lauderdale. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FLL

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) serves Fort Lauderdale, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,579 miles (4,151 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FLL to SFO typically take around 5h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,579 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.