Los Angeles to Miami (LAX–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–MIA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Lan Colombia lead the route. The flight covers 2,338 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, MH, PR, QF, QR | 99 | 321, 32Q, 772, 788, A21N | 5h03-5h26 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, MH, PR, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: CI | 7 | 32Q | 5h27 | SkyTeam | CI | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→MIA | LGB→MIA | SNA→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 414 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 14m | 4h 6m | 4h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Miami.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
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).
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.
LAX–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to MIA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lan Colombia, Air China and United Airlines. With 414 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MIA is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,338 miles (3,763 km). There are approximately 414 weekly flights outbound and 415 return, totaling 829 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Tampa and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).