How to find cheap flights to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Miami International Airport is R 9,210. A round-trip plane ticket to MIA right now is R 15,110.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Miami, where Miami International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Miami. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Miami International Airport.
Best time to go to Miami
The cheapest month to board a flight to Miami is usually May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MIA that fits your budget and itinerary.
If you'd like to experience Miami at its busiest, lock in your flights to MIA for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons generally means more things to do than at other times.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Miami are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), August is when Miami is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
With three days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Miami.
The wettest time of year is July. Go then and you'll likely get around 22 days of rainfall.
Flying to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Miami International Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Miami nice and easy:
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your MIA plane ticket with GOL Linhas Aéreas. Up to 98% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
Once you arrive at MIA, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Miami International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to MIA:
You can book a car hire in MIA with popular companies like A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to explore Miami and beyond.
Miami International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This number is a measure of how reliably flights from MIA arrive without running late.
Getting to central Miami from Miami International Airport (MIA)
The distance from MIA to central Miami is about 16 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to MIA.
Expect the trip to take about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Miami has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Miami highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Miami:
Beach: Located in Miami Beach around 13 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is a perfect spot to start your sightseeing.
Graffiti Gardens Miami: Find your way to this park when you feel like slowing the pace in Miami. It's roughly 5 kilometres north of the centre in Wynwood.
La Playa De Miami: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 0.97 kilometres south-east of the city centre in Brickell, it's well worth stopping by for the full Miami experience.
How to get to Fort Lauderdale from Miami International Airport (MIA)
The nearby city of Fort Lauderdale is about 48 kilometres from MIA. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 40 minutes.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines is located around 24 kilometres from Miami International Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
The drive time to Pembroke Pines is roughly 30 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's plenty more of the United States waiting for you to discover. Around 8 kilometres north of Miami, take off to Hialeah. On the must-see list? Begin with Miami Watersports Complex, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino and Hialeah Park.
Fort Lauderdale is another place that's too good to skip while you're in the United States. You'll find it roughly 40 kilometres north of Miami. Las Olas Beach, Ft Lauderdale Beach (Playa las Olas) and Fort Lauderdale Beach: The L'Hermitage Reserve stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
About 193 kilometres north-west of Miami, Cape Coral is worth a detour. Great reasons to visit include Sun Splash Family Waterpark, Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters and Boating Cape Coral.
