Cheap flights Washington (DCA) to Miami (MIA)
Washington to Miami is a 1093-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Washington is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $26.
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Search DCA → MIANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DCA → MIA | $277 | $115 | $392 |
| Cheapest combo | BWI → MIA | $273 | $93 | $365 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$26. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Washington
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to MIA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $90 | $277 | $366 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $82 | $264 | $345 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $67 | $273 | $340 |
Arrival airports near Miami
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami | 7.6 mi / 11m | $25 | $277 | $302 |
| FLL — Fort Lauderdale | 25.3 mi / 31m | $63 | $261 | $325 |
| PBI — West Palm Beach | 75.2 mi / 1h 12m | $171 | $278 | $448 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1093 miles, 18h 11m, and an estimated $192 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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