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$89+ Cheap flights from California to Miami (MIA)

LAX — MIA
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapest flights from California to Miami

Tue 12/811:00 am -
2 stops43h 59m
Tue 12/1510:54 am -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 11/11$256
Tue 12/1511:30 am -
2 stops19h 29m
Wed 1/611:34 am -
2 stops23h 31m
Deal found 11/8$268
Fri 12/412:08 pm -
1 stop30h 06m
Thu 12/1010:54 am -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 11/9$268
Fri 12/48:00 am -
2 stops22h 59m
Mon 12/77:46 am -
2 stops13h 45m
Deal found 11/11$270
Wed 12/912:30 pm -
1 stop29h 44m
Tue 12/155:01 am -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 11/7$280
Fri 12/412:08 pm -
1 stop30h 06m
Mon 12/75:01 am -
1 stop9h 47m
Deal found 11/11$280
Sat 12/511:30 am -
2 stops19h 29m
Tue 12/810:54 am -
2 stops14h 23m
Deal found 11/9$282
Tue 12/811:30 am -
2 stops22h 12m
Mon 12/149:08 pm -
2 stops24h 23m
Deal found 11/9$285
Fri 12/412:08 pm -
1 stop30h 06m
Sun 12/65:01 am -
1 stop9h 47m
Deal found 11/10$286
Wed 12/28:00 am -
2 stops10h 21m
Wed 12/910:54 am -
2 stops14h 23m
Deal found 11/12$289
Sat 12/511:30 am -
2 stops19h 29m
Mon 12/75:01 am -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 11/10$291
Tue 12/811:14 am -
2 stops19h 45m
Tue 12/153:41 pm -
2 stops19h 21m
Deal found 11/8$292

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$526

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Miami flight deals.
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From California to Miami
One-way flight from California to Miami
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Miami.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Miami.

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San DiegoMiami

SAN San Diego - MIA Miami

SANMIA

San Diego

Wed 12/16

6:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

San DiegoMiami

SAN San Diego - MIA Miami

SANMIA

San Diego

Wed 12/9

8:40 am-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

SacramentoMiami

SMF Sacramento Intl - MIA Miami

SMFMIA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/16

1:02 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$176

San DiegoMiami

SAN San Diego - MIA Miami

SANMIA

San Diego

Thu 1/28

6:25 am-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

San DiegoMiami

SAN San Diego - MIA Miami

SANMIA

San Diego

Thu 12/24

7:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

Santa AnaMiami

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - MIA Miami

SNAMIA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/10

2:30 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 27m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

Santa AnaMiami

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - MIA Miami

SNAMIA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/29

6:30 pm-7:51 am

1 stop10h 21m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

Santa AnaMiami

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - MIA Miami

SNAMIA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/7

7:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

Santa AnaMiami

SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - MIA Miami

SNAMIA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/5

7:05 pm-6:06 am

1 stop8h 01m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

SacramentoMiami

SMF Sacramento Intl - MIA Miami

SMFMIA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/8

9:40 am-3:48 pm

1 stop27h 08m

Miami

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

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Best time to book a flight from California to Miami

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Miami

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Miami?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Miami (average of $417). Flying from California to Miami in December is currently the most expensive (average of $547). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MIA?

When flying from California to Miami, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from California to Miami

The most flights from USCA to MIA are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Miami?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Miami flights typically cost between $406 and $639 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $358 on Frontier (Dec 5-Dec 13).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Miami?

The best time to book flights from California to Miami is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Miami?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Miami flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Miami from California?

    Miami (MIA), located 6.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Miami.

  • How popular is this California to Miami flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Miami?

    Departing from California to Miami will take you 7h 53m. The distance between California and Miami is about 2337 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Miami one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from California to Miami for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Miami?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Miami?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Miami consider choosing Finnair (92%), Cathay Pacific (89%) or Fiji Airways (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Miami?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Miami is $202. On average you can expect to pay $1,127. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Miami), can usually be booked for $249.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Miami that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Miami flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Miami?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Miami.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Miami?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Miami by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Miami?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Miami (average of $417). Flying from California to Miami in December is currently the most expensive (average of $547). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from California to Miami

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$129Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$142Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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