Los Angeles to Miami (LAX–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–MIA is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Iberia and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 2,338 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 141 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 109 | 321, 32Q, 788, 7M8, A21N | 4h50-5h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 28 | 32Q, A21N | 5h04-5h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 25 | 32Q, 788, A21N | 4h50-5h06 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 788, 7M8 | 4h53-4h57 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 32Q | 4h50-4h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 32Q | 5h04-5h06 | – | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 10 | 32Q, 77L | 4h27-4h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | A21N | 5h04 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 4 | A21N | 5h04 | Oneworld | – | |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 3 | 32Q | 5h06 | Oneworld | – |
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 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 230 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 23m | 4h 2m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
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, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, British Airways, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, GOL, Gulf Air and Iberia. With 230 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to MIA ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes to 5 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,338 miles (3,763 km). There are approximately 230 weekly flights outbound and 314 return, totaling 544 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
141 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Carlsbad (CLD).