Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,338
miles
3,763
kilometers
2,032
nautical miles

🕐 4h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 E (94°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,338 3,741
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,338 3,741
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,338 3,507
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,338 3,507
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,338 4,676
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,338 3,507
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Miami earns you 4,676 base miles - that's 19% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MIA route connects Los Angeles, United States with Miami, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,338 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 94° from Los Angeles. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport is 2,338 miles (3,763 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MIA typically take around 4h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,338 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.