Miami to Liberia (MIA–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,105 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 46m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1377
AA American
738
10:21 AM
EDT TD
11:22 AM
CST
3h 1m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1383+1
AA American
738
12:14 PM
EDT
1:15 PM
CST
3h 1m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1338+1
AA American
738
12:35 PM
CST
5:39 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA594
AA American
738
2:47 PM
CST
7:54 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
SJO San José (Alajuela) 5h 7m AAAVGB LHLXWK San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 42m 5YAAAF DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 7h 10m AAAVCX UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 25m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
HOU Houston 8h 29m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 10h 10m AAACAS AALXJUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 11h 11m AACMF9 UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 2m 5YAAAF ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 9m AAACSN ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
EWR Newark 14h 51m AAACAV ACUA Newark (EWR) to Liberia flights
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Miami to Liberia
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,105 mi 3h 1m nonstop -2h behind

MIA–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 14 738 3h01 23% Oneworld QR
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to LIR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,355
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
MIA → LIR
23%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
23%
Return
LIR → MIA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric MIA→LIR OPF→LIR FLL→LIR
Distance from MIA 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 14 1 7
Flight time 3h 1m 2h 35m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 23%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Miami.
MIA: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,105 mi / 1,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 1m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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.

MIA–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance1,105 mi / 1,779 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 3h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,105 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MIA to LIR: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Juan Santamaría, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from LIR to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to LIR

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MIA to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to LIR is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,779 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Juan Santamaría, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).