What percentage of Miami to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 1.5% of flights from Miami to Los Angeles were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically experience at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Miami to Los Angeles has a median duration of 5 hours and 40 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 9 hours and 59 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 3763 kilometers.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Miami to Los Angeles are frequent. This indicates that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor them. Setting a price alert can help travelers identify when prices drop to a more favorable rate.

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Miami to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Miami to Los Angeles takes about 5h 40m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for layovers.

For cheap flights from Miami to Los Angeles, prices are typically $365–$851, with a median of $536. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Miami to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is April, with a median fare of $217. Following closely are March, with a median of $271, and May, with a median of $276.

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 connections is 2.

The distance between Miami and Los Angeles is 3763 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you are looking at a cross-country flight within the United States.

How much is a round trip from Miami to Los Angeles

Regular price: $162 - $353

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

The regular price range for this route is between $162 and $353. The current lowest deal is $236 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Dec 3.

now $236

Low $162

High $353

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Miami to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$429

$418

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$315

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$296

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$295

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$163

$344

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$256

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$373 → $258

31%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$378 → $300

21%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$373 → $296

21%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$375 → $299

20%

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Miami - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $217 for flights from Miami to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles typically take 5 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 64 direct deals for flights from Miami to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Miami to Los Angeles are frequently available.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Miami city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering convenient access to the Los Angeles area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

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Los Angeles, United States

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Los Angeles, United States

86% AI deal score

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$1,488

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From MIA

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Los Angeles, United States

85% AI deal score

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$1,407

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Business Class

From MIA

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Oct 30

Los Angeles, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,096

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Business Class

From MIA

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Dec 23

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,471

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Business Class

From MIA

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Dec 30

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,505

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From MIA

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Nov 06

Los Angeles, United States

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From MIA

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Nov 05

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,742

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United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Miami to Los Angeles is typically 0-6 days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $366. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $1119. Prices for flights booked 60+ days out averaged $804.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Miami to Los Angeles is considered to be $365 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $536. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights costing $851 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Miami to Los Angeles include April, with a median price of $217, and March, with a median price of $271. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $276. The annual median price for this route is $536, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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Miami to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Miami to Los Angeles takes about 5h 40m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration 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 connections is 2.

The distance between Miami and Los Angeles is 3763 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you are looking at a cross-country flight within the United States.

How much is a round trip from Miami to Los Angeles

Regular price: $162 - $353

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

The regular price range for this route is between $162 and $353. The current lowest deal is $236 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Dec 3.

now $236

Low $162

High $353

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

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Miami to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$429

$418

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$315

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$296

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$295

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$163

$344

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MIA - Los Angeles

Miami (MIA) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$256

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$373 → $258

31%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$378 → $300

21%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$373 → $296

21%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$375 → $299

20%

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 for Miami to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median of $536.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $217 for flights from Miami to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles typically take 5 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 64 direct deals for flights from Miami to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Miami to Los Angeles are frequently available.

Miami main airports to depart from

Miami International (MIA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Miami city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering convenient access to the Los Angeles area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$225

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,742

$1,407

Save $335

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Miami to Los Angeles

Miami to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Miami to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Miami to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

Miami - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Miami main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Miami to Los Angeles?

How much should a flight from Miami to Los Angeles cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Miami to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Miami to Los Angeles flights are direct?

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

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

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Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Miami to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Miami to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Miami to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Miami to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Miami to Los Angeles

Miami - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 5h 40m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Miami main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Oct 30

Oct 30

Oct 22

Oct 02

Oct 30

Dec 18

Oct 30

Dec 23

Dec 30

Nov 06

Nov 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Miami to Los Angeles?

How much should a flight from Miami to Los Angeles cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Miami to Los Angeles?