Cheapest airport near Miami
3 commercial airports fall within about 2 hours of Miami. The nearest one is rarely the cheapest one — a real answer depends on your specific route and travel date, since airfare and airport competition vary a lot by destination. Below is the honest starting point: drive time, parking, and hub size for each, all modeled estimates.
| Airport | Drive from downtown | Est. drive cost | Parking/day | Hub size | Low-cost carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami Intl | 7.6 mi / 11m | $1 | $20 | Large hub | Yes |
| FLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl | 25.3 mi / 31m | $4 | $16 | Large hub | Yes |
| PBI — Palm Beach Intl | 75.2 mi / 1h 12m | $13 | $16 | Medium hub | Yes |
See it priced for a real route
Newark → Miami (EWR→MIA)Chicago → Miami (ORD→MIA)Miami → New York (MIA→LGA)Los Angeles → Miami (LAX→MIA)Miami → San Francisco Bay Area (MIA→SFO)Washington → Miami (DCA→MIA)Dallas → Miami (DAL→MIA)Atlanta → Miami (ATL→MIA)Miami → Tampa (MIA→TPA)Miami → Orlando (MIA→MCO)
Start a search — ground costs are modeled estimates (29 mpg, $3.35/gal, per-airport parking). Ranking is price/time only.