Cheap flights from Miami to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip flights $120
Spirit Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Fri, Feb 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $120
Cheapest one-way flight $60
Spirit Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Feb 26
The cheapest one-way flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $60
Last-minute weekend getaway $212
Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $212
Cheapest business class flights $1,121
American 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles is currently $1,121
Fastest flight 5 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Miami to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 40 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 July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $130–255
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $200–270

Popular airlines from Miami to Los Angeles

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $187
    Typical price: $255–400
    56 weekly nonstop flights
    MIA - LAX Every day
    1076 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
  • JetBlue
    Nonstop
    from $167
    Typical price: $235–425
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    FLL - LAX Every day
    72 weekly connecting flights
    FLL - LAX Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $187
    Typical price: $270–465
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
    727 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
  • United
    from $242
    Typical price: $250–385
    765 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $120
    Typical price: $165–270
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    FLL - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    58 weekly connecting flights
    FLL, MIA - LAX Every day
  • Southwest
    from $287
    Typical price: $265–430
    296 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 35 min 21 mi
  • Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
    West Palm Beach United States 1 hr 9 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 31 min 12 mi
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
    Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT)
    Ontario United States 45 min 37 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 $255.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $120. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $187, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $167, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 12.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $187, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $242, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $120, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 27.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $287, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Miami to Los Angeles starts at $120 from Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Thu, Feb 26.
5 hr 40 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 56 nonstop flights and 1,076 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:
  • JetBlue offers 33 nonstop flights and 72 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Delta offers 18 nonstop flights and 727 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • United offers 765 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Spirit offers 5 nonstop flights and 58 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) , Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
  • Southwest offers 296 connecting flights per week. Southwest 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 Spirit from $120. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $187, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $167, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 12.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $187, flying from Feb 14 to Feb 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $242, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $120, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 27.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Miami to Los Angeles is $287, flying from Apr 3 to Apr 12.
JetBlue, Delta, Spirit and American fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles.
  • There are 56 American direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 JetBlue direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Delta direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 $212 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.
JetBlue, Delta, Spirit and American fly direct from Miami to Los Angeles.
  • There are 56 American direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 JetBlue direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 18 Delta direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Miami to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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 $120 from Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 27 with Spirit.
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 $1,121 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Miami and Los Angeles start at $120 from Thu, Feb 19 to Fri, Feb 27.
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 $212 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Miami and Los Angeles at price $212 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.
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.

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