Flight time from Miami to San Francisco
MIA → SFO · Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Miami (MIA) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 5h 42m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,581 miles (4,154 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 59m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 42m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
5h 13m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Miami. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?
- About 5h 42m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,581 miles, or 4,154 km (2,243 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Miami.
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