How much is a taxi from MIA to downtown Miami?

Taxi fares: flat-rate zones, about $25–$35 to downtown or Miami Beach. The ride takes 15–30 min depending on traffic.

Which airlines fly from MIA?

Airlines at MIA include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Aeroméxico, Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air France, KLM, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, Air Europa, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. It's not a complete list: smaller and seasonal airlines come and go, so check the airport's flight board for your route.

Can I leave MIA on a layover?

Yes, if you have at least 3 h: that covers getting out of the airport, the round trip to downtown Miami, an hour there and getting back through security.

Are there lounges at MIA?

American Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounge (Concourse D); Amex Centurion Lounge (Concourse D).

Is there a hotel at MIA?

Miami International Airport Hotel, inside the terminal.

How long do I need to connect at MIA?

We recommend at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal, and more for a terminal change or after an international arrival. Our MIA connection guide breaks it down step by step.

Where is the cheapest parking at MIA?

Dolphin and Flamingo garages, next to the terminal. Rates change with demand, so check and book ahead on the airport's site.

Where do international flights arrive at MIA?

Arriving from abroad, you clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), collect your checked bags, drop them at the recheck belt and go through TSA security again before your connection.

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Q: Do I have to go through security again if I change terminals at MIA?

It depends on the terminals. Most concourses are linked inside security, and Concourse D, American's main concourse, has its own Skytrain. Walks are long, and a few concourse pairs still require leaving security, so check MIA's terminal map for your gates.

Miami International Airport has one terminal with Concourses D, E, F, G, H and J. The quickest way from MIA to downtown Miami is the MIA Mover (free) and Metrorail (about 20 minutes, $2.25).

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Transit to downtown Miami

20 min

MIA Mover (free) and Metrorail, $2.25

Taxi

15–30 min

flat-rate zones, about $25–$35 to downtown or Miami Beach

Connecting here

50 min

Domestic to domestic, same terminal

Leave on a layover

3 h+

Layover you need to visit the city

Quick answer

The quickest way from MIA to downtown Miami is the MIA Mover (free) and Metrorail (about 20 minutes, $2.25). Connecting here, allow at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include American, Delta, United, Southwest and JetBlue.

Terminals: One terminal with Concourses D, E, F, G, H and J
Taxi: 15–30 min, flat-rate zones, about $25–$35 to downtown or Miami Beach
Connecting: At least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
Lounges: American Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounge (Concourse D); Amex Centurion Lounge (Concourse D)
Hotel: Miami International Airport Hotel, inside the terminal

Getting from MIA to downtown Miami

Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.

MIA Mover (free) and Metrorailto Government Center, downtownabout 20 min$2.25
Taxi or rideshare15–30 minflat-rate zones, about $25–$35 to downtown or Miami Beach

Inside MIA

Terminals and connections

Most concourses are linked inside security, and Concourse D, American's main concourse, has its own Skytrain. Walks are long, and a few concourse pairs still require leaving security, so check MIA's terminal map for your gates.

How long a layover you need at MIA

Lounges

•American Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounge (Concourse D)
•Amex Centurion Lounge (Concourse D)

Sleep, showers and hotels

•Miami International Airport Hotel, inside the terminal

Parking at MIA

•Dolphin and Flamingo garages, next to the terminal

Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check MIA's official site.

MIA tips

•Concourse D is nearly a mile long; use the Skytrain.

Can you leave MIA on a layover?

With at least 3 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.

Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
To downtown Miami and back, the fastest way30 min
Time in town worth the trip1 h
Back through security to your gate1 h
Layover you need3 h

Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.

Airlines at MIA

Major airlines that fly from MIA (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.

American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Copa Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 10 in Bag fees
Avianca Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
LATAM Airlines Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
Virgin Atlantic Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
SWISS Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
Iberia Carry-on 56 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
TAP Air Portugal Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Air Europa Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Turkish Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
Qatar Airways Carry-on 50 × 37 × 25 cm Bag fees

MIA airport FAQ

The quickest option is the MIA Mover (free) and Metrorail to Government Center, downtown: about 20 minutes for $2.25. A taxi takes 15–30 min (flat-rate zones, about $25–$35 to downtown or Miami Beach).

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