Faro to Miami (FAO–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAO Airport Page →
4,235 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MAD Madrid 12h 5m FR AAAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Miami flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 24m PDTSWS AAACG3 Toronto (YYZ) to Miami flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 5m FRLLQR AAAYBA Barcelona (BCN) to Miami flights
EWR Newark 13h 11m OSSNUA AAACAV Newark (EWR) to Miami flights
LIS Lisbon 13h 35m ACADB6 B6BTEK Lisbon (LIS) to Miami flights
LHR London 14h 4m BA AAAYBA London (LHR) to Miami flights
FCO Rome 16h 18m FR AAAYAZ Rome (FCO) to Miami flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 15m HVKLU2 KLMPQR Amsterdam (AMS) to Miami flights
ZRH Zurich 27h 20m LXWK LX Zurich (ZRH) to Miami flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 28h 5m LHTP LHOSTG Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Miami flights
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Faro to Miami
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,235 mi 8h 22m nonstop -5h behind

FAO–MIA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,340
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FAO → MIA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
MIA → FAO
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric FAO→MIA LIS→MIA AGP→MIA
Distance from FAO 138 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 31 1
Flight time 8h 22m 8h 19m 8h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Miami is 5 hours behind Faro.
FAO: WEST · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 1:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
4,235 mi / 6,815 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 22m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

FAO–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Miami route.
Route details
Distance4,235 mi / 6,815 km
Flight time8h 22m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 8h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 4,235 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Toronto Pearson and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MIA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Miami is 5 hours behind Faro.
Nearby alternatives include LIS and AGP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FAO to MIA

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAO to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to MIA is about 8 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,235 miles (6,815 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Toronto Pearson and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lisbon (LIS) and Málaga (AGP).