Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to San Francisco International from $249
Updated 2026-05-27
2579 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 35m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to San Francisco International (SFO). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $249 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is South Florida's leisure-leaning alternative to Miami — just 25 miles north of MIA but consistently cheaper for both domestic and Caribbean fares. JetBlue, Spirit and Allegiant make FLL their main South Florida base; Tri-Rail commuter service runs from the airport to West Palm Beach and Miami in 50–90 minutes for around $7. International long-haul has grown via Norse Atlantic to Europe and via JetBlue to London Heathrow daily.
Arriving in San Francisco
San Francisco International sits 13 miles south of the city, with BART running directly from the international terminal station to Powell Street in 30 minutes for $10. Morning summer fog (May–August) routinely causes ground delays; book afternoon departures or mid-day arrivals during that window. Fares from US East Coast peak around tech-conference weeks (Apple WWDC in June, Salesforce Dreamforce in September) and are cheapest in February.
Who flies FLL to SFO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 35m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 35m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 5h 35m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 5h 35m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 35m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 35m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 35m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 5h 35m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly FLL→SFO
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco FAQs
Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to San Francisco International (SFO) take approximately 5h 35m for the 2579-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) to San Francisco International (SFO): JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
San Francisco International (SFO) is the primary international airport for San Francisco. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.