Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA)
Los Angeles to Miami is a 2756-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search LAX → MIANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → MIA | $559 | $126 | $686 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → MIA | $583 | $86 | $669 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$17. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to MIA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $559 | $660 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $583 | $644 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $618 | $689 |
Arrival airports near Miami
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami | 7.6 mi / 11m | $25 | $559 | $585 |
| FLL — Fort Lauderdale | 25.3 mi / 31m | $63 | $552 | $616 |
| PBI — West Palm Beach | 75.2 mi / 1h 12m | $171 | $578 | $749 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2756 miles, 1d 22h, and an estimated $484 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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