Flying from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Miami's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Miami 18 hours behind Auckland.
To ensure you catch your AKL to MIA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AKL and MIA:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
R 7,927 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 17,253. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AKL to MIA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
70% of flights leaving from Auckland International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Auckland to Auckland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MIA instead:
Grab a Miami International Airport rental car and discover Miami and beyond with your own set of wheels. A&G Car Rental, MLC and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Miami International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport to central Miami has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Miami in September.
Lock in your flight from Auckland International Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you want to go to Miami during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKL to MIA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.