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Cheap Flights from Miami to Los Angeles

Search Miami to Los Angeles fares from MIA to LAX, plus where each airline checks in at Miami and how pickups work once you land in Los Angeles.

MIA to LAX · 2,338 mi · 5h 32m est.

MIA to LAX
2,338 miles
5h 32m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Miami to Los Angeles flight insights

Average flight time

~5h 32m (estimated)

MIA → LAX

Cheapest cached price

$123

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Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Miami to Los Angeles? The average flight time on this route is ~5h 32m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $123 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Miami to Los Angeles covers a straight-line distance of about 2,338 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~5h 32m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Miami to Los Angeles at a glance

MIA to LAX is about 2,338 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 Miami to Los Angeles on Eazair
Origin	Miami (MIA)
Destination	Los Angeles (LAX)
Average Flight Time	~5h 32m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$123
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	2,338 miles (MIA to LAX)
Time in Los Angeles	3 hours behind Miami
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami. Miami is on Eastern Time, Los Angeles on Pacific Time.

Flight deals from Miami to Los Angeles

From Miami International (MIA), this page looks for fares to Los Angeles International (LAX). The Los Angeles area has other airports, including Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne (SNA), so confirm the code on every result. MIA's own nonstop list, dated September 2026, names American and Delta on the LAX route, though schedules change. Southwest, United, American and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route.

Ticket counters at MIA are on level 2 of the North, Central and South terminals. American checks in at area D/E, Delta at counters 430 to 441 in area H, United in area H and Southwest in area G, according to the airline directory. Checkpoint 9 in the South Terminal is listed as open 24 hours, and MIA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoints 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 during their hours. TSA, MIA says, encourages arriving at least two hours before a domestic flight.

Arriving at LAX, taxis and ride apps do not meet you at the terminal curb. They pick up at LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1, reached on foot or by a free shuttle from outside baggage claim, and LAX says the walk from Terminal 1 takes 8 minutes. American uses Terminal 4 and United Terminals 7 and 8. FlyAway buses leave from blue columns on the Lower/Arrivals level for Union Station and Van Nuys. The SkyLink people mover is still in final testing, with no opening date given.

EazAir's first 2 fare checks for MIA to LAX both ran on 28 Sep 2026, each looking for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The higher of the two results was less than one and a half times the lower. Two checks on a single day say very little about how prices move, so treat them as a starting point only. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Miami to Los Angeles flights

Departure · Miami

Miami International (MIA)

Eastern Time

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

Arrival · Los Angeles

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Pacific Time

Other airports near Los Angeles: Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

About Los Angeles

Areas to know in Los Angeles

Santa Monica
Downtown LA
Silver Lake

Weather in Los Angeles

A Mediterranean climate: mild and generally dry year-round, with slightly cooler, wetter weather in the winter months.

Miami to Los Angeles: 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 Los Angeles (LAX) served by American and Delta. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) are separate Southern California airports, 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.

Leaving from 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
Southwest	Concourse G, check-in area G
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By rail: Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail stop at the Miami Intermodal Center. Take the MIA Mover to level 3 of the terminal.
By bus: Metrobus Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express and local routes stop on the ground level of the MIA Metrorail station, according to Miami-Dade Transit.
MIA says ticket counters are on level 2 of the North, Central and South terminals.
MIA lists Checkpoints 1 to 4 for Concourse D in the North Terminal, Checkpoints 5 to 7 in the Central Terminal and Checkpoints 8 to 10 in the South Terminal.
MIA lists Checkpoint 9 as open 24 hours. Checkpoint 2 runs 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. and Checkpoint 6 runs 3:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
MIA lists TSA PreCheck at Checkpoints 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 during checkpoint hours. MIA mentions CLEAR kiosks but does not list where they are.
MIA says TSA encourages travellers to arrive at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Its security page links to real-time checkpoint wait times.

Arriving at Los Angeles International (LAX)

Airline	LAX terminal
Southwest	Terminal 1
Delta	Check-in at Terminal 3; gates in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2
American	Terminal 4
United	Terminals 7 and 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

LAX's airline location map is dated 1 Jul 2026. Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025, when JetBlue moved to Terminal 1 and American to Terminal 4.

Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025. LAWA expects the new Terminal 5 just before the 2028 Olympics.
Taxis and ride apps pick up at LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1, reached on foot or by a free shuttle from outside baggage claim on the first level of each terminal.
The SkyLink people mover is not open yet. LAWA calls it forthcoming and gives no opening date.
LAWA warned in July 2026 of detours and longer shuttle times from work at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B), Terminal 4 and the future Terminal 5.

Getting from LAX	Where to board	Where it goes
LAX-it (taxis and rideshare)	A pickup lot next to Terminal 1. Walk there along the signed path, or take the free LAX-it shuttle from outside baggage claim on the first level of each terminal, at the green LAX-it bus stop signs. LAX says it runs 24 hours.	Wherever you booked.
SkyLink people mover	Not open yet. LAWA calls it forthcoming and gives no opening date. LAWA says it will run 24 hours a day and be free for ticketed passengers.	Not running yet.
Metro C and K Lines	A free shuttle links every terminal with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where it uses Bus Bays 1 and 2.	The Metro rail network.
FlyAway bus	Blue FlyAway columns on the Lower/Arrivals level in front of each terminal, 7 days a week.	Union Station and Van Nuys.

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.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

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 2 fare checks from Miami to Los Angeles ran on 28 Sep 2026. For the return direction, Los Angeles to Miami, EazAir's first 3 checks ran from 5 Oct to 14 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 less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MIA: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Airport security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Expedited security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami-Dade County: Metrobus routes serving MIA (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Hollywood Burbank Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Long Beach Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Ontario International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
John Wayne Airport, Orange County (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline list (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Airline location map (as of 1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Terminal 5 closure (20 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Terminal 1 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Los Angeles airport map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: LAX-it (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: SkyLink (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: Traffic and ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAX: FlyAway bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LAWA: Summer travel tips (1 Jul 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LA Metro: LAX (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)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MIA to LAX, 28 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026; LAX to MIA, 5 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026
LAWA: SkyLink (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Where do I check in at MIA for a flight to Los Angeles?

MIA's airline directory lists American at area D/E, Delta and United at area H and Southwest at area G. Ticket counters are on level 2 of each terminal.

Which MIA security checkpoint is open overnight?

MIA lists Checkpoint 9 in the South Terminal as open 24 hours. Checkpoint 2 runs 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. and Checkpoint 6 runs 3:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

How do I get a taxi or Uber at LAX?

Taxis and ride apps pick up at LAX-it, a lot next to Terminal 1. Walk along the signed path or take the free LAX-it shuttle from the green bus stop signs outside baggage claim.

Can I take the train from LAX?

A free shuttle links every terminal with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, using Bus Bays 1 and 2, where Metro C and K Line trains stop. The SkyLink people mover is not open yet.

Do the lowest Miami to Los Angeles fares include a carry-on?

American, Delta and Southwest include a carry-on and personal item with their lowest fares. United Basic Economy includes only a personal item on domestic flights, unless you have MileagePlus Premier status or a qualifying card.

Does this page search Burbank or Long Beach?

No. It searches Los Angeles International (LAX). Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) are separate airports.

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
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 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.