Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Miami is UTC-4, which is 17 hours behind Auckland.
Your AKL to MIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between AKL and MIA:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
R 8,407 is the lowest price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 16,509. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AKL to MIA, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're landing on a late Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MIA:
Explore without limits with a Miami International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from A&G Car Hire, MLC or Dollar and experience more of Miami and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport to central Miami has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Miami in April.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you want to explore Miami during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to MIA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Miami has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north-west of Miami, a visit to Tampa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park.