Miami International to Los Angeles International
2338 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 06m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Los Angeles International (LAX). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $140 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $140). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Miami International
Miami International is American Airlines' largest hub for Latin American flying — over 60% of all US-to-Latin America traffic routes through here. Three terminals N, S and CW are connected by the MIA Mover people mover, with Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter trains both running from the airport to downtown and Fort Lauderdale. International long-haul east-coast schedules favour MIA over JFK; Caribbean and Latin connections are the deepest of any US airport.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International serves the broader LA basin from its central position near El Segundo, 18 miles southwest of downtown LA. Ground transfers depend on Metro K Line shuttle to Crenshaw, FlyAway buses to Union Station ($9.75) or rideshare via the LAX-it lot. Fares to LAX from US East Coast bases run cheapest in January–February and September–October; June through August see Pacific-summer demand peaks tied to Asia connection traffic.
Who flies MIA to LAX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 06m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 5h 06m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 06m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 06m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 06m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 5h 06m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly MIA→LAX
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Miami to Los Angeles FAQs
Direct flights from Miami International (MIA) to Los Angeles International (LAX) take approximately 5h 06m for the 2338-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $113. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Los Angeles International (LAX): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Los Angeles International (LAX) is the primary international airport for Los Angeles. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.