Flights from San Francisco to Key West
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tampa
- 9h 13m
- two tickets, via Orlando
- $227
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,546 mi (4,098 km)
fastest
Via Tampa
9h 13m
with the connection
San Francisco to Tampa
flight 5h 9m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Key West: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International.
Tampa to Key West
flight 1h 4m
two ticketsfrom $286
Via Miami
9h 35m
with the connection
San Francisco to Miami
flight 5h 32m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Key West: Miami International.
Miami to Key West
flight 1h 3m
two ticketsfrom $273
Via Orlando
9h 38m
with the connection
San Francisco to Orlando
flight 5h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Key West: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Key West
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $227
Via Chicago
10h 34m
with the connection
Via Philadelphia
11h 46m
with the connection
San Francisco to Philadelphia
flight 5h 24m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Key West
flight 3h 22m
two ticketsfrom $1,014
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Key West
San Francisco to Miami
Miami: 130 mi (209 km) from Key West, flight 5h 32m
from $147
San Francisco to Tampa
Tampa: 238 mi (383 km) from Key West, flight 5h 9m
from $235
San Francisco to Orlando
Orlando: 276 mi (444 km) from Key West, flight 5h 18m
from $126
San Francisco to Cancun
Cancun: 399 mi (642 km) from Key West, flight 5h 19m
from $178
San Francisco to New Orleans
New Orleans: 631 mi (1,015 km) from Key West, flight 5h 25m
from $112
San Francisco to Atlanta
Atlanta: 654 mi (1,053 km) from Key West, flight 4h 40m
from $171
To Key West from cities closest to San Francisco
Chicago to Key West
Chicago: 1,855 mi (2,985 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 29m
Tampa to Key West
Tampa: 2,396 mi (3,856 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 4m
from $42
Washington to Key West
Washington: 2,435 mi (3,919 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 16m
from $100
Orlando to Key West
Orlando: 2,437 mi (3,922 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 20m
from $41
Philadelphia to Key West
Philadelphia: 2,517 mi (4,051 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 22m
from $215
New York to Key West
New York: 2,566 mi (4,129 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 47m
from $238
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Key West?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tampa.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Key West?
Via Tampa: 5h 9m to the connection, 1h 4m after it, about 9h 13m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Key West with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Orlando from $227. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Key West?
Tampa (9h 13m total), Miami (9h 35m total), Orlando (9h 38m total), Chicago (10h 34m total) and Philadelphia (11h 46m total).
How far is Key West from San Francisco?
2,546 mi (4,098 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.