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$249 Find cheap flights from Miami to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from Miami to Los Angeles (MIA-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Miami to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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05:25 - 20:06MIA-LAX
17h 41m1 stop
23:30 - 17:11LAX-MIA
14h 41m1 stop
$249Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 18 May - Tue, 21 May
19:35 - 22:35MIA-LAX
6h 00mdirect
21:04 - 05:00LAX-MIA
4h 56mdirect
$275JetBlue
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Thu, 16 May - Sun, 19 May
06:50 - 09:34MIA-LAX
5h 44mdirect
10:14 - 18:25LAX-MIA
5h 11mdirect
$277JetBlue
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Sat, 18 May - Tue, 21 May
06:50 - 09:34MIA-LAX
5h 44mdirect
10:14 - 18:25LAX-MIA
5h 11mdirect
$288JetBlue
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Fri, 10 May - Tue, 14 May
09:00 - 11:48MIA-LAX
5h 48mdirect
13:20 - 00:49LAX-MIA
8h 29m1 stop
$289Delta
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Tue, 14 May - Sat, 18 May
08:35 - 11:25MIA-LAX
5h 50mdirect
11:40 - 22:51LAX-MIA
8h 11m1 stop
$291Delta
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Wed, 11 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
06:50 - 09:34MIA-LAX
5h 44mdirect
21:04 - 05:00LAX-MIA
4h 56mdirect
$300JetBlue
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Fri, 10 May - Mon, 13 May
07:30 - 12:44MIA-LAX
8h 14m1 stop
00:30 - 11:23LAX-MIA
7h 53m1 stop
$520United Airlines
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Tue, 13 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
08:45 - 14:53MIA-LAX
9h 08m1 stop
20:25 - 11:23LAX-MIA
11h 58m2 stops
$560United Airlines
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Mon, 26 Aug - Tue, 10 Sep
06:00 - 22:43MIA-LAX
19h 43m2 stops
23:50 - 22:04LAX-MIA
19h 14m2 stops
Sat, 8 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun

Flights from Miami to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Miami to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Miami to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Miami to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $366 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $640 and $581 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Miami to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Miami to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Miami to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Miami to Los Angeles found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $249 on Spirit Airlines, followed by JetBlue ($275). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $320 on Delta and from $337 on JetBlue.

How many flights are there between Miami and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 20 and 23 nonstop flights that take off from Miami and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 46m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 156 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Miami and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Miami to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights cover the 6,052 km separating Miami and Los Angeles in about 5h 28m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Miami to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Miami at 06:50 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 09:34.

What’s the latest departure time from Miami to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Miami to Los Angeles jets off at 21:17 and lands at 23:59.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$249
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Miami to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Miami to Los Angeles

  • Where can I relax at Miami International Airport?

    If you need to unwind before your flight takes off, head to the yoga room that is located in Terminal H of Miami International Airport. For those interested in meditating or reflecting, visit the interfaith chapel, which can be found in Concourse D and contains a small religious reading area.

  • Does Miami International Airport have a beauty salon?

    To treat yourself to a beauty service, go to the Jetsetter Spa in Concourse H of Miami International Airport. In addition to offering manicures, pedicures, and facials, this spa also offers services such as massages, waxing, and hair treatments.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport have any services for members of the military?

    If you are a veteran or an active member of the military, you can have free access to the USO Lounge in between Terminals 1 and 2 of Los Angeles International Airport. This lounge provides many services including showers, a nap room, a children’s play area, board games, and high-speed Internet.

  • Which hotels are within easy driving distance of Los Angeles International Airport?

    For those traveling on a budget, reserve a room at the Travelodge by Wyndham LAX South that is less than a 10m drive from Los Angeles International Airport and a 6m drive from Dockweiler Beach. If you’re hoping to stay in a chic hotel, the 4-star Hilton Los Angeles Airport is a modern choice that is less than 1 mi from the airport and a 20m drive from the Santa Monica Pier.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to Los Angeles was $208 for a one-way ticket and $162 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Miami to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Miami. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Miami to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Miami to Los Angeles flight route: JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Cape Air, and Spirit Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Miami to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Miami to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Miami and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Miami to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Miami to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Miami to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Miami is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Miami to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Miami with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Miami to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Miami up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Miami to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $288 or less one-way and $2,586 or less round-trip.
  • If you are only interested in nonstop flights from Miami to Los Angeles, book your reservation through American Airlines, as they offer many travel options between these two locations. For an affordable company that still offers perks such as free snacks, consider flying with Frontier Airlines.
  • Do you have some extra time before your flight from Miami to Los Angeles takes off? Purchase a daily pass for the VIP Lounge Miami, which is located in Concourse J of Miami International Airport (MIA). In this lounge you will have access to snacks, drinks, magazines, televisions, Wi-Fi, and a rest area.
  • For travelers who are flying to Los Angeles for an important meeting or other work, take advantage of the Business Center that can be found between Concourses H and J of Miami International Airport. At this center you will find copy machines, computers, workstations, and even shipping products.
  • When you land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) you will find that smoking is prohibited in every terminal. If you are a smoker, you will instead have to leave security and find an official smoking zone outside of one of the Arrivals terminals.
  • To inquire about the services available at Los Angeles International Airport or learn about ground transportation options, pay a visit to one of the Information Desks in the Arrivals terminals. Open from 6:00 am to 12:00 am every day, these desks are run by volunteers and contain brochures on which sights to visit in the area.
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Prefer to fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Miami to Los Angeles

Monday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

Tuesday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +17 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +18 more

Wednesday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +19 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +20 more

Thursday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

Friday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

Saturday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

Sunday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Miami

Monday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +15 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +16 more

Tuesday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +16 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +17 more

Wednesday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

Thursday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +15 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +16 more

Friday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

Saturday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +15 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +16 more

Sunday

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, British Airways, +18 more

Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, +19 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Miami to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/6Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 00mMIA-LAX
$320
27/5Mon
directJetBlue
5h 44mMIA-LAX
$337
15/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 33mMIA-LAX
$343
15/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 25mMIA-LAX
$358
6/5Mon
directJetBlue
5h 44mMIA-LAX
$391
15/5Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 28mMIA-LAX
$1,313
1/5Wed
directAmerican Airlines
5h 50mMIA-LAX
$1,679
22/9Sun
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
36h 33mMIA-LAX
$1,825
10/5Fri
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 28mMIA-LAX
$2,133
19/6Wed
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
34h 29mMIA-LAX
$2,227

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Last minute flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Miami to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
8h 04mMIA-LAX
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 59mLAX-MIA
$318
30/4Tue
directJetBlue
5h 44mMIA-LAX
14/5Tue
directJetBlue
5h 11mLAX-MIA
$377
27/4Sat
directJetBlue
5h 44mMIA-LAX
6/5Mon
directJetBlue
5h 11mLAX-MIA
$389
26/4Fri
directDelta
5h 49mMIA-LAX
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 29mLAX-MIA
$391
30/4Tue
directDelta
5h 49mMIA-LAX
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
9h 34mLAX-MIA
$404
26/4Fri
multi-stopDelta
8h 23mMIA-LAX
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 29mLAX-MIA
$406
30/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 55mMIA-LAX
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 55mLAX-MIA
$606
27/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 30mMIA-LAX
27/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 55mLAX-MIA
$669
26/4Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 27mMIA-LAX
28/4Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 57mLAX-MIA
$1,489
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 09mMIA-LAX
4/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 27mLAX-MIA
$1,568

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Miami - Los Angeles Flights

Departure:

Miami (MIA)United States

Destination:

Los Angeles (LAX)United States

Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Miami

Cabin classes:

$4,890
$2,525

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