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How to get from New York City to Miami

Compare all transport options: bus, ferry, train, flight. Prices, durations and practical tips.

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FASTEST
3h 4min
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147€
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Distance
1757 km
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Checked offer from New York City to Miami: Flight, about 3h 4min, from €147. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 6, 2026): JetBlue, Frontier Airlines; main departure point: Newark Airport.

Distance: 1757 km. Data updated on .

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3h 4min – 3h 10min
147 – 298 €
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🚌 Departure from New York City
📍Flights leave from the New York area airports, mainly John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA). The terminal depends on your airline, so check your e-ticket and arrive early for check-in and security.
🚇From Manhattan, you can reach the airports by subway, commuter rail, AirTrain connections, airport buses, rideshare or taxi. Choose according to your airport and luggage, and allow extra margin at rush hour when roads and trains are busy.
⏰Flights between New York and Miami operate throughout the day, from early morning to evening, with frequent departures. Exact times vary by airline and date, so check the table and your booking for current options.
💸 Transport from 147€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 3h 4min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 6, 2026 for a departure on November 27, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
JetBlue Flight Newark Airport €147 43
Frontier Airlines Flight Newark Airport €310 10
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Practical tips

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Choose the plane for this distance

Between New York and Miami, a bus would eat an entire day or more. Flying saves your energy and your Florida time, so treat the plane as your default choice and use the comparison table to confirm.

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Check the departure airport

The New York area has several airports, including JFK, Newark and LaGuardia. Look at the airport code on your booking confirmation and plan your way there accordingly, so you do not end up at the wrong terminal.

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Check the arrival airport too

South Florida is served by more than one airport, such as Miami International and Fort Lauderdale. They are not interchangeable, so confirm where you land before booking your hotel or onward transfer.

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Plan the airport-to-city transfer

Decide before landing how you will reach your accommodation: rideshare, taxi, public transport or a hotel shuttle. Knowing this in advance avoids wandering around the arrivals area after a long day of travel.

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Book early and travel with ID

Fares tend to be better when you book well ahead, especially in school holidays and winter. Keep your passport or valid ID and your e-ticket easily accessible for security and boarding.

The journey experience

New York to Miami is one of the longest popular routes on the US East Coast, and the first thing you need to know is simple: this is a trip where the plane is the sensible choice. The distance is well over 1,000 miles, so any ground option turns into a full day or more of travel. The table on this page lets you compare the verified flight time and price range at a glance.

Flying is the option listed for this route, and it suits independent travellers without a car. You leave from one of the New York area airports, board a direct or connecting flight operated by major US carriers, and land in the Miami area ready to continue your trip. You get a proper seat, baggage options and the chance to keep your first Florida day free for the beach instead of spending it on the road. Booking online gives you an instant e-ticket.

My advice: check which airport you fly from and which one you land at before you pay, because both New York and South Florida have several airports and they are far apart. Then plan your transfer from the airport to your hotel in advance, whether by train, bus, rideshare or taxi. Book early for the best fares, keep your ID handy, and you will arrive in Miami without surprises.

Frequently asked questions — New York City → Miami

Why visit Miami?

  • ✓ Stroll the Art Deco Historic District on Ocean Drive and admire its pastel façades at sunset
  • ✓ Explore the open-air street murals of Wynwood Walls and the neighborhood's galleries and craft breweries
  • ✓ Sample Cuban coffee, croquetas and domino games in Little Havana along Calle Ocho
  • ✓ Relax on South Beach, then rent a bike or paddleboard around Miami Beach
  • ✓ Take a boat tour of Biscayne Bay past Star Island mansions, or an airboat ride in the nearby Everglades
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Recommended stay
3 to 5 nights — enough for beaches, Wynwood, Little Havana and an Everglades day trip

When to visit Miami?

TROPICAL MONSOON CLIMATE

December to April — dry season with warm, sunny days, low humidity and minimal hurricane risk

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What to do in Miami?

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South Beach and Ocean Drive
Walk Ocean Drive to see the pastel Art Deco hotels, then head to the sand around 5th–10th Street. Go early morning for calm and soft light, or at sunset for neon. Beach access is free; chair and umbrella rental costs around 30€. Avoid the overpriced terrace restaurants.
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Wynwood Walls Street Art
Open-air museum of large-scale murals by international street artists, in the Wynwood district. Entry costs about 11€ for adults. Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and heat. Then explore the free murals on surrounding streets and stop at a local craft brewery.
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Everglades Airboat Excursion
The Everglades lie about 45 minutes west of Miami. Take an airboat tour to spot alligators, herons and sawgrass marshes. Tours last 30–60 minutes and start around 25€. Book the first morning slot, when animals are more active, and bring sunscreen, insect repellent and ear protection.
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Little Havana Cuban Food
Stroll Calle Ocho for cigar rollers, domino players at Domino Park and Cuban coffee. Order a cafecito at a walk-up window and a Cuban sandwich at a local diner for about 9€. Come on the last Friday of the month for the Viernes Culturales street festival.
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Italian Renaissance-style villa built in the 1910s on Biscayne Bay, with formal gardens and a stone barge in the water. Tickets cost around 20€. Arrive at opening, allow 2–3 hours, and photograph the gardens before midday heat. Closed Tuesdays, so check the schedule before going.
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Key Biscayne and Bill Baggs
Cross the Rickenbacker Causeway to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park for quiet beaches, bike trails and a historic lighthouse from 1825. Park entry is about 7€ per car. Climb the lighthouse in the morning for views over Biscayne Bay, and bring water, as shade is limited.
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Biscayne Bay Sunset Cruise
A boat tour on Biscayne Bay passes Millionaires' Row, Star Island and the downtown skyline. Cruises run about 90 minutes and cost from 25€. Choose a departure around one hour before sunset, sit on the upper deck, and bring a light jacket for the breeze.
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Hidden Coral Gables Venetian Pool
A 1920s public pool carved from a coral rock quarry, with waterfalls, caves and Venetian-style bridges, in Coral Gables. Entry costs around 17€ for adults. Arrive at opening in summer, as capacity is limited. It closes on some days in winter, so verify hours online.

How long to visit Miami?

3 to 5 days

Plan 3 to 5 days in Miami. Three days cover South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana and a half-day in Coral Gables or Design District; add 1-2 days for the Everglades, Key Biscayne or a day trip to the Florida Keys. Book accommodation outside South Beach to save money and rent a car only if you leave the city.

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