Cheap Flights from New York to Miami
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Planning a trip from New York to Miami? The average flight time on this route is 3h 10m. The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $251 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ. September is the cheapest month recorded for this route in our cached fare data.
New York to Miami: airport and fare guide
Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.
Miami International's nonstop list (September 2026) shows New York (JFK) served by American and Delta. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.
EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a separate airport in Fort Lauderdale. Check which airport your ticket shows.
LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.
Leaving from John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
| Airline | JFK terminal |
|---|---|
| Delta | Terminal 4 |
| JetBlue | Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight) |
| American | Terminal 8 |
| Other airlines | Check your boarding pass or airline app. |
- Take the LIRR from Penn Station or Grand Central Madison to Jamaica, about 20 minutes according to the Port Authority, or the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, then AirTrain JFK. The AirTrain fare applies there.
- JFK curbsides are for active drop-offs only. JFK says drivers for Terminals 1 and 4 should use the Van Wyck Expressway, and for Terminals 5, 7 and 8 the JFK Expressway.
- Drivers can also use the free drop-off lot at the AirTrain JFK Lefferts Blvd station, then ride the free AirTrain to the terminals.
- JetBlue's JFK page lists TSA checkpoint hours of 3 a.m. to midnight.
- TSA PreCheck lets you keep shoes, belts and light jackets on and leave laptops and travel-size liquids (the 3-1-1 rule) in your bag. TSA says no traveler is assured expedited screening.
- JFK says redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026 and encourages travelers to use mass transit.
Arriving at Miami International (MIA)
| Airline | MIA concourse |
|---|---|
| American | Concourses D and E, check-in area D/E |
| Delta | Concourse H, check-in area H |
| Other airlines | Check your boarding pass or airline app. |
From MIA's airline directory, which shows no update date. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.
- MIA has three terminals: North (Concourse D), Central and South. MIA says ticket counters are on level 2 of each.
- The Skyride Connector, moving walkways on level 3, links all three terminals. MIA says to allow 15 minutes between the South and North terminals.
- Concourse D is a mile long. MIA says its Skytrain has 4 stations a quarter mile apart, with trains about every 3 minutes.
- The MIA Mover boards on level 3 between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages and runs to the Miami Intermodal Center and the Rental Car Center.
| Getting from MIA | Where to board | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| MIA Mover | Level 3, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages | Miami Intermodal Center and Rental Car Center. MIA says it is free. |
| Metrorail Orange Line | MIA station at the Miami Intermodal Center, via the MIA Mover | Government Center, Brickell, Coconut Grove and Dadeland North. Miami-Dade Transit says that on Saturdays and Sundays, riders change at Earlington Heights to an Airport Shuttle train. A fare applies. |
| Tri-Rail | Miami Airport station at the Miami Intermodal Center, via the MIA Mover | Commuter trains to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, according to MIA. A fare applies. |
| Metrobus | Ground level of the MIA Metrorail station | Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express to Miami Beach, plus local routes including 7, 37, 42, 57 and 110 Route J, per Miami-Dade Transit. A fare applies. |
| Rideshare | Level 1 (arrivals). Check your app for the door. | Your chosen address. A fare applies. |
| Taxis | Arrivals level curb, outside baggage claim | Your chosen address, including PortMiami. A fare applies. |
What the lowest fares include
| Fare | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Main Basic | Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free. | Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card. | Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee. | Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit. |
| American Basic Economy | Included, plus a personal item. | Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers. | A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one. | Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page. |
| JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026) | Included, plus a personal item. | Not included. | Costs extra. | Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee. |
Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.
How EazAir measured fares on this route
EazAir's first 44 fare checks from New York to Miami ran from 30 Aug to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Miami to New York, EazAir's first 39 checks ran from 30 Aug to 11 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The 44 checks returned 19 different results. The lowest result came on 19 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.
Sources
- JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JFK: Pick-up and drop-off areas (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JFK: Alerts and advisories (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- TSA: PreCheck (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: Taxis and ride app (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: Skytrain map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Miami-Dade County: Metrorail (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Miami-Dade County: Metrobus routes serving MIA (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Tri-Rail: Miami Airport station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- MIA: Cities Served September 2026 (September 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- EazAir fare checks for JFK to MIA, 30 Aug 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; MIA to JFK, 30 Aug 2026 to 11 Oct 2026