Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Around 5 hours 3 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami, where Miami International Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route. When booking your flight, you can select from 158 weekly services between MIA and LAX.
To ensure you get on your flight from MIA to Los Angeles, leave enough 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.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
You can get a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles. Start your journey at MIA and land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles. Book your seat with one of these:
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like an ID card or driver's licence. Make sure they're on your packing list after booking your cheap tickets from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles.
Travelling from central Miami to MIA takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MIA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles
₹ 5,489 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 10,901. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MIA to Los Angeles, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 54 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from MIA to Los Angeles:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Los Angeles in May when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from MIA to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just two of the big attractions to add to your Los Angeles must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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