Round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale
FLL to SFO
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel
San Francisco, 333 Ofarrell Street
8.11,379 Reviews4-Star Hotel
2% Package Savings
$1,582/person
$3,224 $3,164 total
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$247
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $378.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$176
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 11 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $251.
Outbound · Nov 1
7:00 amFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
10:20 amSFOSan Francisco International Airport
6h 20m · Nonstop
Cheapest Nonstop
$333
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
$86 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 10
7:00 amFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
10:16 amSFOSan Francisco International Airport
6h 16m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 17
11:25 pmSFOSan Francisco International Airport
7:45 amFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
5h 20m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$358
A round-trip at or under $358 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Fridays
Friday departures average $445 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$40 less than the average weekday, which is $485.
Best time to fly
Afternoons
Afternoon departures average $372 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$89 less than the average departure, which is $461.
Low season
February
Fares average $339 in February, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $330 in late January.
$27 below the yearly average of $366.
When to book
4 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $256, versus $345 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
FLLSFO
35% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 16
4-night trip · economy
$378now only$247Round-trip
FLLSFO
26% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 4 · Return Dec 7
3-night trip · economy
$378now only$280Round-trip
FLLSFO
19% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 4 · Return Nov 8
4-night trip · economy
$385now only$311Round-trip
FLLSFO
17% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 22 · Return Nov 26
4-night trip · economy
$378now only$314Round-trip
FLLSFO
15% Price Drop
Delta Air Lines
Depart Nov 8 · Return Nov 12
4-night trip · economy
$378now only$320Round-trip
FLLSFO
11% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 4 · Return Nov 7
3-night trip · economy
$385now only$345Round-trip
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We don’t use Express Deal prices when calculating this route’s lowest price or price averages, because these offers require extra flexibility from travelers.
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JetBlueSouthwestAmericanUnitedDepart Oct 21 · Return Nov 5
15-night trip · economy
$471Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
6:31 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
6:10 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
9:23 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/26/26
4:40 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$256
JetBluefound Oct 1211/10/26
7:00 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/10/26
10:16 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/17/26
11:25 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/18/26
7:45 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$333
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
5:40 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
10:50 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
6:45 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
7:45 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$343
JetBluefound Oct 1211/10/26
7:10 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/10/26
10:30 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/17/26
11:25 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/18/26
7:45 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$333
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
6:31 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
6:10 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
11:26 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/26/26
3:03 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$340
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
10:15 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
3:50 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
6:45 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
7:45 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$343
JetBluefound Oct 1211/10/26
7:00 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/10/26
10:16 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/17/26
11:15 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/17/26
7:40 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$333
American Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
2:14 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
7:23 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
5:00 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
4:35 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$372
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
6:50 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/18/26
12:45 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
6:45 am
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/25/26
7:45 pm
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$343
JetBluefound Oct 1211/10/26
8:49 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
11/10/26
12:10 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/17/26
11:25 pm
SFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/18/26
7:45 am
FLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
$333
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Fort Lauderdale - San Francisco packages
Round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale
FLL to SFO
Hilton Parc 55
San Francisco, 55 Cyril Magnin Street
8.31,245 Reviews4-Star Hotel
2% Package Savings
$1,791/person
$3,660 $3,582 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale
FLL to SFO
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
San Francisco, 780 Mission Street
8.5927 Reviews4-Star Hotel
20% Package Savings
$2,108/person
$5,256 $4,216 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale
FLL to SFO
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center
8.71,706 Reviews4-Star Hotel
21% Package Savings
$2,198/person
$5,541 $4,395 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale
FLL to SFO
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
San Francisco, 50 Eighth St
6.61,231 Reviews4-Star Hotel
21% Package Savings
$1,083/person
$2,750 $2,166 total
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FLL to SFO
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
San Francisco, 701 3rd St
8.81,729 Reviews3-Star Hotel
24% Package Savings
$1,297/person
$3,418 $2,594 total
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FLL to SFO
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
San Francisco, 250 Beach Street
8.23,831 Reviews4-Star Hotel
13% Package Savings
$1,167/person
$2,683 $2,333 total
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FLL to SFO
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
San Francisco, 450 Powell Street
8.62,920 Reviews4-Star Hotel
25% Package Savings
$1,611/person
$4,319 $3,221 total
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Fort Lauderdale - San Francisco packages
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FLL to SFO
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center
8.71,706 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
21% Package Savings
$2,322/person
$5,868 $4,644 total
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FLL to SFO
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
San Francisco, 50 Eighth St
6.61,231 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
22% Package Savings
$1,209/person
$3,100 $2,418 total
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FLL to SFO
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
San Francisco, 701 3rd St
8.81,729 Reviews3-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
23% Package Savings
$1,422/person
$3,696 $2,844 total
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FLL to SFO
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
San Francisco, 250 Beach Street
8.23,831 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
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FLL to SFO
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
San Francisco, 450 Powell Street
8.62,920 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
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$1,745/person
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FLL to SFO
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel
San Francisco, 333 Ofarrell Street
8.11,379 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
4% Package Savings
$1,706/person
$3,550 $3,412 total
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FLL to SFO
Hilton Parc 55
San Francisco, 55 Cyril Magnin Street
8.31,245 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
4% Package Savings
$1,915/person
$3,984 $3,830 total
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FLL to SFO
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
San Francisco, 780 Mission Street
8.5927 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in SFO
20% Package Savings
$2,232/person
$5,582 $4,464 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $330
Fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco are lowest in late January, around $330, and February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $339. They peak in late December at about $418, $88 more than the low. The yearly average is $366.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $342 | $355 | $330 |
| February | $339 | $331 | $347 |
| March | $380 | $372 | $388 |
| April | $366 | $369 | $362 |
| May | $363 | $358 | $368 |
| June | $409 | $402 | $416 |
| July | $396 | $403 | $390 |
| August | $360 | $370 | $351 |
| September | $342 | $339 | $345 |
| October | $358 | $369 | $347 |
| November | $351 | $338 | $364 |
| December | $391 | $361 | $418 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 4 weeks out at $256
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, around $256. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $345, $89 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $389.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $389 |
| 172 days | $387 |
| 164 days | $381 |
| 156 days | $371 |
| 148 days | $362 |
| 140 days | $354 |
| 132 days | $343 |
| 124 days | $335 |
| 116 days | $330 |
| 108 days | $326 |
| 100 days | $313 |
| 92 days | $297 |
| 84 days | $285 |
| 76 days | $279 |
| 68 days | $275 |
| 2mo | $273 |
| 52 days | $269 |
| 44 days | $262 |
| 36 days | $259 |
| 28 days | $257 |
| 25 days | $256 |
| 20 days | $258 |
| 12 days | $281 |
| 4 days | $324 |
| 0 days | $345 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. At $445 it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 19% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $578 |
| Mon | $520 |
| Tue | $476 |
| Wed | $462 |
| Thu | $456 |
| Fri | $445 |
| Sat | $458 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. At $372 it is 19% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 16% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $479 |
| Afternoon | $372 |
| Evening | $533 |
What do round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $150 to $300 | 22% |
| $300 to $450 | 32% |
| $450 to $600 | 21% |
| $600 to $750 | 17% |
| $750 to $900 | 4% |
| $900 to $1,050 | 2% |
| $1,050 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco.
What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco cover about 2,580 miles. Nonstop service typically takes 6 hours and 6 minutes outbound and 5 hours and 36 minutes on the return, with the westbound leg about 30 minutes longer due to prevailing winds.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
JetBlue and United Airlines are the airlines currently scheduled non-stop between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco, both flying daily. JetBlue runs two flights a day (departing around 07:00 and 20:55), while United operates one daily flight departing around 08:03, for a combined 21 non-stop flights each week.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in San Francisco?
San Francisco International Airport offers a strong mix of ground transportation, with BART rapid rail being the most-used and often fastest option, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes for roughly $10–17. Taxis and rideshares like Uber and Lyft provide convenient door-to-door service, while rental cars are accessible via the free AirTrain Blue Line. Shared shuttles and public SamTrans buses round out the choices for budget or group travelers. BART is the standout for speed and reliability, especially during peak traffic.
References
- SFO Airport to Downtown San Francisco: Complete Guide 2025
- Ground Transportation | San Francisco International Airport
- Public Transit | San Francisco International Airport
- AirTrain (San Francisco International Airport)
- Transportation Basics: How to Get Around San Francisco | San Francisco Travel
- A Guide to San Francisco Airport (SFO) | Chase
- How to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to San Francisco, CA | Uber
- SFO Airport Shuttle & Car Service | GO Airport Shuttle
When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco are lowest in late January, around $330. February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $339, followed by January ($342) and September ($342). June is the most expensive month at about $409, and fares peak in late December at about $418. The yearly average is $366. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, around $256. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $345, $89 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $389. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco, but overnight itineraries with a red-eye long leg are available via connections. Southwest operates one through Chicago Midway departing 21:25 and arriving 00:10, American through Dallas/Fort Worth departing 22:50 and arriving 00:44, and United through Chicago O'Hare departing 21:40 and arriving 00:30 — all landing just after midnight in the early hours.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
JetBlue and United operate nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. JetBlue flies twice daily, while United offers one daily departure. United is a Star Alliance member, while JetBlue is not part of any alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
On the Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco route, United is the most reliable, with 83.9% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule and a 1.2% cancellation rate. JetBlue follows at 81.5% on-time arrivals with a 0.4% cancellation rate.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in San Francisco?
San Francisco International Airport is the only major airport serving the city and is the correct choice. It is located about 13 miles south of downtown and is well connected by BART. Oakland and San Jose are separate cities and are not recommended for this route unless you are heading to those areas.
How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?
From downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Transit Route 1 runs directly to the airport's Rental Car Center, offering the most budget-friendly public transit option. Ride-share services like Uber pick up and drop off at designated zones between Terminals 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, and taxis are available outside each terminal's baggage claim. Driving is straightforward via U.S. 1 or I-595, with three on-site garages (Cypress, Hibiscus, and Palm) providing short-term, long-term, and valet parking. Ride-share or a taxi is typically fastest for the roughly three-mile trip, while the bus is the cheapest.
References
- Getting Around Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) - Complete Airport Guide and Tour
- The Comprehensive Guide to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | Chase
- Parking Directions
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Transportation
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: map
- How to Navigate Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Like a Pro
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) - Miami, FL: Preis berechnen | Uber
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Francisco airport?
San Francisco International Airport has the Grand Hyatt at SFO, located at the airport and reachable in about five minutes via AirTrain with no shuttle required. For those wanting a nap or shower without leaving the terminal, FreshenUp! Nap Rooms are inside the International Terminal, landside near the entrance to Boarding Area G, offering private nap rooms and paid showers. Several nearby hotels, including the Residence Inn by Marriott Millbrae Station, Aloft San Francisco Airport, The Westin San Francisco Airport, and Hampton Inn & Suites, are also within about one to two miles and many provide free shuttle service.
What facilities and services are available to travelers at San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport offers free WiFi, showers in the International Terminal, nap rooms, and a medical clinic. There are yoga rooms, a reflection room with a prayer room, a sensory room, and a Quiet Airport program to reduce noise. Travelers can enjoy the SFO Museum and Aviation Museum & Library, SkyTerrace observation deck with 180-degree views, video arts, and kids' play areas. Nursing rooms with Mamava Pods, animal relief areas, and the Wag Brigade therapy animals are also available. Currency exchange, luggage storage, and duty-free shopping can be found, along with ATMs and water refill stations.
References
- San Francisco Airport Guide (SFO) - Sleeping in Airports
- San Francisco Airport (SFO) | International Terminal
- San Francisco CA Intl SFO International Terminal - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass
- 240614_SFO_Tabloid_Face A_T1_Template_MASTER Update.indd
- Services & Amenities | San Francisco International Airport
- A Guide to Dining at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | Chase
- San Francisco Airport Map (SFO) - Terminals, Gates & Layout
- San Francisco Amex Centurion Lounge [SFO] – Location, Hours
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco airports?
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport offers complimentary Aira visual interpreting for blind or low-vision travelers, accessible restrooms and parking, wheelchair and stroller assistance, family restrooms and nursing rooms, and dedicated children's play zones. San Francisco International Airport provides wheelchair and guided assistance reserved through your airline, TSA Cares screening support, service animal relief areas, a sensory room, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard program available at information desks. At SFO, travelers requiring wheelchair assistance should notify their airline when booking and approach an airline representative upon arrival, while at FLL assistance can be requested through your airline or at the ticket counter.
References
- Accessible Florida Airports: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
- How can I request a wheelchair assistance? At the airport. Assistance at the airport
- FLL Airport Terminal Maps and Accessible Options | LUXY Ride
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | Terminal maps | Airport guide
- Accessibility | San Francisco International Airport
- sfo - Disabled access at San Francisco international airport? - Travel Stack Exchange
- COVID-19 HEALTH ORDER UPDATE
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
JetBlue and United are currently scheduled nonstop on the Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco route, with JetBlue operating the most flights using Airbus A321 aircraft. United flies Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets on its daily service.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco?
Between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco, the only alliance carrier currently flying nonstop is United Airlines, which is a Star Alliance member. JetBlue Airways, the other airline on the route, belongs to no alliance. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but JetBlue and United are the carriers scheduled nonstop.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport has three lounges worth knowing about: the United Club in Terminal 1 near Gate C1, the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 between Gates D2 and D3, and the Escape Lounge in Terminal 3 between Gates E and F. The United Club offers Wi-Fi, snacks, and a full-service bar, with access primarily for United Club members, United Polaris business class passengers, and Star Alliance Gold members. The Delta Sky Club provides Wi-Fi, a hot and cold buffet, and a full-service bar for Delta Sky Club members, Delta One passengers, and SkyTeam Elite Plus members. The Escape Lounge features a full-service bar, hot and cold dishes, Wi-Fi, and print/scan/copy services, with free access for American Express Platinum Card Members and Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card Members, plus paid entry at the door. Priority Pass members also have a dining option at Kafe Kalik in Terminal 4.
References
- Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) Lounges | AirlineAirport
- United Club at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport [Review]
- Fort Lauderdale Airport Guide (FLL) - Sleeping in Airports
- American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US
- The Guide to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - NerdWallet
- How to Navigate Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Like a Pro
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins generally allow them, while Basic Economy typically does not.