Brickell skyline in Miami seen from the Rickenbacker Causeway. Flights from Houston to Miami

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Cheap Flights from Houston to Miami

Compare IAH to MIA for Houston to Miami, check which carriers Miami International's nonstop list names, and see how the MIA Mover links you to trains in Miami.

IAH to MIA · 963 mi · 2h 40m est.

IAH to MIA
963 miles
2h 40m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Daniel Christensen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Houston to Miami flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 40m (estimated)

IAH → MIA

Cheapest cached price

$99

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 15, 2026.

Planning a trip from Houston to Miami? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 40m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $99 (last checked Oct 15, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Houston to Miami covers a straight-line distance of about 963 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 40m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Houston to Miami at a glance

IAH to MIA is about 963 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Houston to Miami on Eazair
Origin	Houston (IAH)
Destination	Miami (MIA)
Average Flight Time	~2h 40m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$99
Fares Last Checked	Oct 15, 2026
Distance	963 miles (IAH to MIA)
Time in Miami	1 hour ahead of Houston
Airlines in our fare results	3

Local time in Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston is on Central Time, Miami on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Houston to Miami

Fares on this page run from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) in Houston to Miami International (MIA). Miami International's nonstop list (September 2026) shows Houston (IAH) served by American, Frontier and United, but schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. American, United and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) and Houston Hobby (HOU) are separate airports and are not searched here.

To reach IAH by bus, METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct runs from downtown Houston, including the George R. Brown Convention Center, and stops at Terminal E, Level 2, outside Door E201. Drivers drop off on Departures Level 2 at Terminals A, C and E, and on Level 1 at Terminal D. IAH lists CLEAR at Terminal A North and Terminal C. The Terminal D checkpoint keeps modified hours that change by day, so look at IAH's security page, which also shows wait times.

At MIA, American uses Concourses D and E, United Concourses G and H and Delta Concourse H. Concourse D is a mile long, served by a Skytrain with 4 stations a quarter mile apart. For trains and buses, take the free MIA Mover from level 3, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages, to the Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail, Tri-Rail and Metrobus. Ride app pickups are on level 1 (arrivals), and taxis wait at the arrivals curb outside baggage claim.

Only one fare check exists for Houston to Miami: EazAir ran it on 15 Oct 2026, looking for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. One check cannot show a pattern. American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on, but United Basic Economy includes only a personal item on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Houston to Miami flights

Departure · Houston

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: William P. Hobby (HOU)

Arrival · Miami

Miami International (MIA)

Eastern Time

Other airports near Miami: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Palm Beach International (PBI)

About Miami

Areas to know in Miami

South Beach
Wynwood
Coconut Grove

Weather in Miami

A tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a wetter season roughly June through November; winters are warm and drier.

Houston 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 Houston (IAH) served by American, Frontier and United. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches Houston with the IAH code, and Houston 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.

Houston Hobby (HOU) is a separate airport about 11 miles southeast of downtown.

Leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct links downtown Houston, including the George R. Brown Convention Center, with IAH, stopping at Terminal E, Level 2, outside Door E201.
IAH lists drop-off on Departures Level 2 at Terminals A, C and E, and on Level 1 at Terminal D.
Terminal B passengers check in, drop bags and clear security at Terminal C while the Terminal B ticketing lobby is closed, according to the airport's alerts page.
IAH lists TSA PreCheck at Terminal A North from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m., Terminal C North from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Terminal E from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., with CLEAR at Terminal A North and Terminal C.
The Terminal D checkpoint has modified hours that vary by day, so check IAH's security page, which also shows checkpoint wait times.

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
United	Concourses G and 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.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.

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 fare check from Houston to Miami was on 15 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Houston Airports: IAH alerts (Terminal B lobby) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: IAH security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: IAH pick up and drop off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (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)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for IAH to MIA, 15 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop between Houston and Miami?

Miami International's nonstop list (September 2026) shows Houston (IAH) served by American, Frontier and United. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Which MIA concourse will I arrive at?

MIA's airline directory lists American at Concourses D and E, United at Concourses G and H, and Delta at Concourse H. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

How do I get from MIA to Metrorail?

Ride the free MIA Mover from level 3 of the terminal, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages, to the Miami Intermodal Center. The Metrorail Orange Line station is there.

Where should I get dropped off at IAH?

IAH lists drop-off on Departures Level 2 at Terminals A, C and E, and on Level 1 at Terminal D.

Do the lowest fares from Houston to Miami include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy allows a personal item only on domestic flights, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying card.

How far is Houston from Miami?

IAH and MIA are about 963 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.