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Flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 5h 12m (3,763 km). American Airlines and United Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $197 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Los Angeles

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Miami to Los Angeles

Carriers on MIA–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Miami to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $175 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $86. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$32028 Oct 2026 · American Airlines$217 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$17517 Nov 2026 · United Airlines$126 · 1 stop16 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$21816 Dec 2026 · United Airlines$86 · 1 stop4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$21713 Jan 2027 · United Airlines$105 · 2 stops13 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$3033 Feb 2027 · United Airlines$128 · 1 stop3 Feb 2027
Apr 2027$41525 Apr 2027 · American Airlines$270 · 1 stop25 Apr 2027
May 2027$33413 May 2027 · United Airlines$259 · 1 stop13 May 2027
Jun 2027$33710 Jun 2027 · United Airlines$226 · 1 stop10 Jun 2027
Aug 2027$2415 Aug 2027 · American Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $86 in December 2026, against $126 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Miami to Los Angeles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Miami to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from Miami to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 12m, covering 3,763 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Miami from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Miami International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,763 km (2,338 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Miami to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MIA–LAX route include American Airlines and United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Miami to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MIA–LAX was $197 USD with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 16 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $86 one-way, against $270 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Miami to Los Angeles?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $94 with one stop against $197 nonstop, a saving of $103. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Miami to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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