Miami to Los Angeles (MIA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Miami to Los Angeles
4 carriers, 455 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
455 Flights/wk
2,338 mi
5h 14m nonstop
-3h behind
213 1-stop hubs
MIA–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 2,338 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 213 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MIA–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, MH, PR, QF, QR | 101 | 321, 32Q, 788, 7M8, A21N, B38M | 5h32-6h27 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, MH, PR, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, CI, KE, LA | 18 | 32Q | 5h45-6h | SkyTeam | AF, CI, KE, LA | |
| CA Air China | 2 | 77L | 5h17 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to LAX direction.
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Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to LAX.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Miami
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | MIA→LAX | OPF→LAX | FLL→LAX |
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| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 455 | 1 | 113 |
| Flight time | 5h 14m | 5h 11m | 5h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Miami (OPF) to Los Angeles flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours
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MIA: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
MIA: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,338 mi / 3,763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m to 6h 27m.
Getting to MIA
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.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
MIA–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Miami to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,338 mi / 3,763 km
Flight time5h 14m to 6h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights455 out / 333 return
1-stop connections213 hubs
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MIA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 5h 14m to 6h 27m. The route covers 2,338 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air China, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 16 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 455 nonstop flights per week from MIA to LAX. The return direction has about 333 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, FTW, LNK, MAF, TLC, SGR, ICT, RIL, ISM, CLD, BPT, VRB, PIE, APF, SCF, OPF, PSP, BUR, TPQ, PDK, TEX, APA, MLB, NTR, SAF, LGB, BRO, ECP, RNO, TUS, COS, FLL, NAS, SBN, AGS, NUQ, OGD, RSW, AIK, JAX, HDN, GNV, PNS, TYS, MHH, AFW, ASE, SUU, HCR, MSN, RFD, ADS, UGN, ELP, PVR, GHB, GSO, OAK, APC, PGA, CAE, SJD, ELH, PWK, ZLO, EGE, GRR, MRY, SGU, MKC, YYC, SJC, JAC, STS, ABQ, MTJ, BZN, SOP, MKE, TTN, ZIH, YHM, BOI, OMA, YWG, CID, TEB, MMU, BFI, BED, BUF, HPN, MSO, SAP, DAV, YHU, FRG, ROC, YOW, GCM, PVD, BDL, SJU, BGR, PLS, YHZ, BDA, SXM, UVF, CUN, OKC, CVG, LIR, BOG, HNL, DAL, MEM, SNN, SLC, KEF, SDF, IAH, LTN, DEN, ATL, FAB, MDW, TPA, DUB, DFW, MCO, LGG, PDX, HOU, AUS, RIC, SAL, ORF, LBG, BRU, PHX, CLT, LAS, MCI, LUX, UIO, GVA, DTW, ANC, BNA, GIG, SJO, GSP, MTY, SAT, MSP, ORD, MSY, BWI, SFO, CPH, HEL, ORY, PHL, NCE, YYZ, CLE, SAN, TUL, GDL, ZRH, YVR, STL, JFK, MXP, IAD, PTY, MUC, EWR, SEA, MEX, FRA, XNA, IND, GUA, CMH, DCA, BOS, RDU, LIS, BCN, YUL, HND, MAD, NRT, PIT, LHR, LIM, DSM, CDG, BZE, AMS, NLU, JWN, MDE, IST, SCL, GRU, TLV, DXB, DOH, FCO and WAW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from LAX to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Block time is 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes westbound. Headwinds from the jet stream slow westbound flights significantly. Eastbound return flights are 30 to 40 minutes shorter. The distance is about 3,750 km, making this one of the longer domestic nonstop routes in the U.S.
American Airlines operates 5 to 8 daily nonstops from its MIA hub, often using widebody aircraft like 777-200 and 787-8 on peak departures. Delta runs 1 to 2 daily. United adds 1 to 2 daily. Spirit and Frontier provide low-cost options with 1 to 2 daily each. Total nonstop frequency runs 9 to 15 departures per day.
American deploys 777 and 787 equipment on this route because of the long sector distance and high passenger demand. Widebody aircraft offer lie-flat business class on a 5.5-hour flight, which draws premium corporate travelers. The larger aircraft also carry more cargo on the belly, which is valuable on the Miami-LA trade lane. Not every departure is widebody; off-peak flights use A321 or 737-800.
American Airlines arrives at and departs from Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 at LAX, with most MIA flights using Terminal 4. Delta uses Terminals 2 and 3. United operates from Terminals 7 and 8. The Tom Bradley International Terminal is accessible airside from several domestic terminals for passengers connecting to international flights.
MIA is American Airlines' largest international hub, connecting to over 50 Latin American and Caribbean destinations. LAX is a gateway to Asia-Pacific, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The MIA-LAX route is a strong bridge between American's Latin American network and transpacific connections at LAX. One-stop itineraries like Bogota-MIA-LAX-Sydney are common on this routing.
Miami to Los Angeles: Coast-to-Coast on the Southern Corridor
MIA-LAX covers 3,750 km in about 5 hours 30 minutes westbound. American Airlines dominates with 5 to 8 daily nonstops from its Miami hub, regularly deploying 777 and 787 widebody aircraft on peak departures. Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier add competition for a total of 9 to 15 daily nonstops. The route bridges two massive metro areas with distinct strengths: Miami's Latin American trade and finance sector and Los Angeles's entertainment, tech, and Pacific Rim commerce.
Premium cabin demand is strong on this sector. American's widebody flights offer lie-flat business class, which attracts corporate travelers on a flight long enough to justify the upgrade. MIA's position as the leading U.S. gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean makes this route a connecting corridor. Passengers from Sao Paulo, Bogota, Lima, and Buenos Aires flow through MIA en route to LAX. At the LA end, LAX's transpacific network offers onward connections to Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The route is a structural backbone of hemisphere-spanning itineraries.