Cheap Flights from New York to Miami
NYC → MIA • About 3h 05m nonstop • 3 airlines
Adults
+12 years old
Children
2-11 years old
Infants
Under 2 years
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Flights from New York (NYC) to Miami (MIA)
The New York to Miami route covers roughly 1,090 miles and takes about 3h 05m nonstop. 3 airlines compete on it — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways — which keeps fares moving and makes it worth comparing carriers rather than defaulting to the one you usually fly. We have seen one-way fares on this route start around $118.
Miami runs on three things: the water, the food, and the night. South Beach supplies the Art Deco skyline and the sand, Little Havana supplies the cafecito and the domino tables, and Wynwood supplies the murals and the galleries.
It is also the most connected gateway in the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean, which is why fares here move so much with the seasons — winter is peak, late summer is a bargain.
Airlines flying NYC to MIA
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue Airways
Airports on this route
- Departing: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Departing: LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Departing: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Arriving: Miami International Airport (MIA)
New York is served by 3 airports. Fares between them can differ by $50 to $150 on the same dates, so ask us to price all of them before you book.
Best time to fly to Miami
December through April for dry, warm weather. May and late autumn bring far lower fares with the trade-off of heat and afternoon storms.
Top things to do in Miami
- South Beach and Ocean Drive
- Wynwood Walls
- Little Havana and Calle Ocho
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- Bayside Marketplace
- Everglades National Park
- Key Biscayne
How to save on New York to Miami flights
- Shift your departure by one or two days — midweek departures on this route are consistently cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
- Book four to eight weeks ahead. Last-minute fares on NYC to MIA routinely run double the advance price.
- Compare all 3 carriers rather than checking one airline's own site.
- Fort Lauderdale is 30 miles north and frequently $60 to $100 cheaper on the same dates.
- Hurricane season runs June through November — book with a changeable fare or ask about travel protection.
- Miami Beach parking is expensive and scarce; stay walkable or plan on rideshare.
About flights from New York to Miami
Fares on the NYC to MIA route move with demand, so flexibility is worth more than timing tricks. Shifting your departure by a day or two, flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, and booking four to eight weeks ahead all reduce the fare on this route. New York is served by 3 airports, so ask us to price all of them — the difference is often significant. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways all operate on this route. American Airlines typically offers the most frequencies, with Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways providing competing schedules. Availability varies by season and by which New York airport you depart from, so it is worth comparing all carriers before booking.
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 05m. Itineraries with a connection typically add two to four hours depending on the layover city and the length of the stop.
The two cities are roughly 1,090 miles apart by air.
Departures leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Arrivals land at Miami International Airport (MIA).
December through April for dry, warm weather. May and late autumn bring far lower fares with the trade-off of heat and afternoon storms.