Find Cheap Flights from Miami to Los Angeles (MIA - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Miami to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 7 — Thu, May 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$100	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $100
Cheapest nonstop flights	$282	Delta Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $282
Last-minute weekend getaway	$270	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $270
Cheapest business class flights	$459	Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $459

Fastest flight	5 hr 12 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Miami to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 12 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Miami to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $130–260
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–265

Popular airlines from Miami to Los Angeles

American

Nonstop

from $282

Typical price: $255–420

55 weekly nonstop flights

MIA - LAX Every day

1193 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $282

Typical price: $270–485

21 weekly nonstop flights

FLL, MIA - LAX Every day

758 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $282

Typical price: $235–435

35 weekly nonstop flights

FLL - LAX Every day

33 weekly connecting flights

FLL - LAX Every day
United

from $277

Typical price: $250–400

660 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $312

Typical price: $265–420

433 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $160

Typical price: $195–390

49 weekly connecting flights

FLL, MIA - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Miami

Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami United States 23 min 6 mi
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale United States 36 min 21 mi
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

West Palm Beach United States 1 hr 10 min 63 mi
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Fort Myers United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 45 min 34 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Miami to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Miami to Los Angeles are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $130 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $282, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest United flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $277, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $312, flying from Apr 30 to May 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $160, flying from May 7 to May 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles starts at $160 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $100 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.

5 hr 12 min is the shortest flight time from Miami to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Miami to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Miami to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Miami to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 55 nonstop flights and 1,193 connecting flights per week. American flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Miami to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 21 nonstop flights and 758 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 35 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 660 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 433 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 49 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Miami and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $100.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $282, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $282, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest United flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $277, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $312, flying from Apr 30 to May 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $160, flying from May 7 to May 14.

JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles.

There are 55 American direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Delta direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 JetBlue direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and Los Angeles at price $270 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

JetBlue, Delta and American fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles.

There are 55 American direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Delta direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 JetBlue direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Miami and Los Angeles start at $282 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Miami to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Miami and Los Angeles start at $459 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Miami and Los Angeles start at $160 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 14.

To book business class trips from Miami to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Miami and Los Angeles starts at $270 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and Los Angeles at price $270 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Miami to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.