Travelling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Jacksonville and Miami are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from JAX to MIA start from 05:57 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 20:45 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 52 weekly Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your JAX to MIA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Miami (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering JAX to MIA flights. A dependable 87.58% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JAX and MIA include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Currently, R 1,735 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,467. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from JAX to MIA by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JAX to MIA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
80.42% of flights leaving Jacksonville International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of JAX.
Central Jacksonville to Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're coming in on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MIA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from A&G Car Hire, MLC or Dollar and explore beyond Miami's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport to the centre of Miami has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Miami. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Miami International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JAX to MIA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Tampa is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park.
