Phoenix Sky Harbor to Miami International
1969 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 22m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Miami International (MIA). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $249 return), with peak prices in August (around $747). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor
Arriving in Miami
Miami International is 8 miles northwest of downtown Miami, with the Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter both running from the MIA Mover-connected station. Fares to Miami spike sharply for Spring Break (March), Art Basel (early December) and the New Year holiday week; September through mid-November is the cheapest window. Caribbean and Latin American connection traffic keeps long-haul carriers price-aggressive year-round.
Who flies PHX to MIA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 22m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 4h 22m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 4h 22m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 4h 22m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly PHX→MIA
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.
Phoenix to Miami FAQs
Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Miami International (MIA) take approximately 4h 22m for the 1969-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $249. August 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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Miami International (MIA): American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 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.
Miami International (MIA) is the primary international airport for Miami. 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.