What percentage of Miami to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles have historically represented a small portion of the available options, at 1.5%. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that non-direct routes are far more common for this journey.

How many hours is the flight from Miami to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Miami to Los Angeles typically takes approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is around 9 hours and 59 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 3763 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Miami to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, price fluctuations for flights from Miami to Los Angeles have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Monitoring prices can help identify opportune moments to book, given the dynamic nature of fares on this route.

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Miami to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

For cheap flights from Miami to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $365–$851, with a median of $536 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Los Angeles? The most affordable months to travel are April, with a median fare of $217, followed by March at $271, and May at $276. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Miami to Los Angeles takes about 5h 40m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3763 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the total travel time accounts for layovers.

Most itineraries from Miami to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 1.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel duration compared to a direct flight.

How much is a round trip from Miami to Los Angeles

Regular price: $230 - $366

Prices for flights from Miami to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to Los Angeles is between $230 and $366. The current lowest deal is $226 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 27.

now $226

Low $230

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Miami to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $279. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $658. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $279

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $658

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Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Miami to Los Angeles

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$654

$397

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$650

$368

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$591

$368

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$662

$387

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$650

$378

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$654

$391

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$655 → $349

47%

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$655 → $368

44%

4 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 30

$650 → $368

43%

2 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 28

$662 → $387

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

Miami - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Miami to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median price of $536.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April, March, or May for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($217), March ($271), and May ($276).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 40m

Direct flights to Los Angeles typically take 5h 40m, while connecting flights average 13h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 1.5% of recent flights from Miami to Los Angeles are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Miami to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

Miami International Airport (MIA) is a convenient departure point for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from Miami city center (reachable by car, bus, or Metrorail).

💸 Flights from ~$217

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Miami to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Miami to Los Angeles has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $366. Prices typically increase significantly for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $1119. Across the trailing quarter, booking within a week of travel has generally offered the lowest fares.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Miami to Los Angeles has historically been around $365 or less. The median price for this route has been $536. Prices can go up to $851 or more, representing the higher end of the typical price range.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Miami to Los Angeles have been April, with a median price of $217, and March, with a median price of $271. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $276. The annual median price for this route is $536, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

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Miami to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Miami to Los Angeles

Regular price: $230 - $366

Prices for flights from Miami to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Miami to Los Angeles is between $230 and $366. The current lowest deal is $226 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 19-Aug 27.

now $226

Low $230

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from $279

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $658

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec