New York JFK to Miami International
1092 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 36m with 4 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Miami International (MIA). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $120 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $120). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in Miami
Miami International is 8 miles northwest of downtown Miami, with the Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter both running from the MIA Mover-connected station. Fares to Miami spike sharply for Spring Break (March), Art Basel (early December) and the New Year holiday week; September through mid-November is the cheapest window. Caribbean and Latin American connection traffic keeps long-haul carriers price-aggressive year-round.
Who flies JFK to MIA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 36m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 36m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 36m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 36m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly JFK→MIA
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to Miami FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Miami International (MIA) take approximately 2h 36m for the 1092-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $72. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
4 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Miami International (MIA): American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Miami International (MIA) is the primary international airport for Miami. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.