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

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Cheap Flights from New York to Miami

Search New York to Miami flights from JFK, reach your terminal by subway and AirTrain, then find American's baggage claims and Metrorail at MIA.

JFK to MIA · 1,092 mi · 3h 10m est.

JFK to MIA
1,092 miles
3h 10m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Daniel Christensen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

New York to Miami flight insights

Average flight time

3h 10m

JFK → MIA

Cheapest month

September

Based on cached fare history

Cheapest cached price

$251

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

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 at a glance

JFK to MIA is about 1,092 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 New York to Miami on Eazair
Origin	New York (JFK)
Destination	Miami (MIA)
Average Flight Time	3h 10m
Cheapest Month to Fly	September
Current Lowest Fare	$251
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	1,092 miles (JFK to MIA)
Time in Miami	Same time as New York
Airlines in our fare results	3

Local time in Miami is the same as in New York. New York is on Eastern Time, Miami on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from New York to Miami

Miami International's September 2026 nonstop list shows American and Delta serving New York (JFK), though schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. The search here is JFK to Miami International (MIA); LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty (EWR) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) are separate airports. JetBlue, American and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. In Miami, American uses Concourses D and E and Delta Concourse H, according to MIA's airline directory.

JFK encourages mass transit while redevelopment construction may cause road detours and closures throughout 2026. The subway reaches Jamaica or Howard Beach, where you board AirTrain JFK and pay the AirTrain fare. Between terminals, AirTrain is free and runs every 5 to 15 minutes. Delta departs from Terminal 4 and JetBlue from Terminal 5, and American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

MIA lists baggage claims 1 to 6, 14 and 15 for American domestic arrivals. For rail, take the free MIA Mover from level 3 to the Miami Intermodal Center, where the Metrorail Orange Line runs toward Government Center, Brickell, Coconut Grove and Dadeland North. Miami-Dade Transit says Metrorail operates from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, but on Saturdays and Sundays riders change to an Airport Shuttle train at Earlington Heights.

Between 30 Aug and 17 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 44 fare checks for JFK to MIA, each one for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest of them was at least double the lowest, and the 44 checks returned 19 different results, with the lowest on 19 Sep. That is a small sample, so read it as evidence that prices move rather than a timing rule. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New York to Miami flights

Departure · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to JFK on public transport for a Miami flight?

Take the subway to Jamaica or Howard Beach, or the LIRR to Jamaica, then ride AirTrain JFK to your terminal. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter at Jamaica or Howard Beach.

Which JFK terminal does my airline use?

Delta uses Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8. AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free if you need to move between them.

Where is American baggage claim at MIA?

MIA lists baggage claims 1 to 6 and 14 and 15 for American domestic arrivals. MIA's directory shows no update date, so check the airport screens when you land.

Can I take Metrorail from Miami airport?

Yes. Ride the free MIA Mover from level 3 to the Miami Intermodal Center for the Metrorail Orange Line. Miami-Dade Transit says Metrorail runs from 5 a.m. to midnight, with a change at Earlington Heights on Saturdays and Sundays.

Is a carry-on included in the lowest fares from New York to Miami?

Yes for the three airlines in this route's fare checks. JetBlue Main Base and American Basic Economy include a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.

How far apart are JFK and MIA?

JFK and MIA are about 1092 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
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.

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.