Miami to Beef Island (MIA–EIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–EIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,127 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 57 | E70, E75 | 2h32-2h58 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Beef Island from Miami
| Metric | MIA→EIS | PBI→EIS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | – |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · EIS: AST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Beef Island.
US passport holders enter the British Virgin Islands visa-free for up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days. No advance application is needed. The BVI is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. Most visitors arrive by ferry from the US Virgin Islands or by small aircraft at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island, connected to Tortola by a short bridge.
The BVI comprises 60 islands and cays, 16 of which are inhabited. Tortola is the largest and most populated. Virgin Gorda is known for The Baths, a beach of house-sized granite boulders forming grottos and tidal pools. Jost Van Dyke is home to the Soggy Dollar Bar at White Bay. The BVI is one of the world's top sailing destinations: the Sir Francis Drake Channel between the islands provides protected waters and steady trade winds. Bareboat and crewed charter companies operate from Road Town and Nanny Cay on Tortola.
No nonstop flights connect the US mainland to the BVI. Route through San Juan, Puerto Rico (about 35 minutes to EIS on Cape Air or InterCaribbean), St Thomas in the USVI (then a 30 to 45 minute ferry from Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook to Road Town, Tortola), or Antigua. The ferry from St Thomas is the most popular entry point: Road Town Fast Ferry and Native Son run frequent service for $30 to $55 one way. The BVI uses the US dollar as its official currency. Card payments work at resorts and restaurants. ATMs are available in Road Town and Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda. Taxi rates are fixed and posted at the ferry docks and airport: EIS airport to Road Town costs $27 for one passenger.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–EIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to EIS
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to EIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to EIS ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,127 miles (1,814 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Palm Beach (PBI).