Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,581
miles
4,154
kilometers
2,243
nautical miles

🕐 5h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (299°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,581 4,130
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,581 4,130
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,581 3,872
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,581 3,872
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,581 5,162
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,581 3,872
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?

Flights between Miami and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The MIA to SFO route connects Miami, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,581 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 Miami. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, 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 Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,581 miles (4,154 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MIA to SFO typically take around 5h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,581 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.