Miami to Phoenix (MIA–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–PHX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,968 miles in approximately 4h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 128 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 84 | 321, 32Q, 772, 7M8, A21N | 4h58-5h51 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 49 | 32Q, A21N | 5h05-5h26 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 38 | 321, 32Q, 7M8 | 4h59-5h26 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 3 | A21N | 5h22 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Miami
| Metric | MIA→PHX | OPF→PHX | FLL→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 174 | 1 | 21 |
| Flight time | 4h 58m | 4h 37m | 5h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
MIA–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to PHX
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and GOL. With 174 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to PHX ranges from 4 hours 58 minutes to 5 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,968 miles (3,168 km). There are approximately 174 weekly flights outbound and 162 return, totaling 336 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
128 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).