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Flying from London to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Miami International Airport (MIA), you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
9 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct London to Miami International Airport flight.
Miami is four hours behind London. Miami International Airport is located in Miami, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is the most popular route. There are 38 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Virgin Atlantic at 3:55pm. Opt for the first LHR to MIA departure with Virgin Atlantic at 9:40am if you'd rather get a move on.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to MIA. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Miami International Airport (MIA) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of carriers that operate direct flights from London to Miami International Airport leaving from LHR. Book your journey with one of these:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and MIA is Virgin Atlantic.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Virgin Atlantic. Its services land as planned 79.66% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to MIA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Miami International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about setting out from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Miami International Airport (MIA) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
Norse Atlantic UK has direct flights from London to MIA departing from LGW. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in one go.
Norse Atlantic UK is the top choice for passengers flying from LGW to MIA.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Miami International Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to MIA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a flight ticket from London to Miami International Airport (MIA) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and MIA are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Miami International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Miami International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MIA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from A&G Car Hire, MLC or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Miami and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Miami International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The address for MIA is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Miami. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Miami International Airport is ₹ 21,690. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 32,179. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to MIA, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Miami International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London to Miami International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Miami. July is when most people book flights from London to Miami International Airport (MIA), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your London to MIA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Miami International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC.
More about Miami
Once you've booked your flight from London to Miami International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Miami:
Ocean Drive and Beach are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Miami itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to La Playa De Miami.
Explore more of the United States
Cape Coral is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Miami. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Boating Cape Coral and Dolphin Boat Tours LLC.
Port Saint Lucie is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Miami. No journey is complete without a visit to Wilderness Park, Club Med Sandpiper Bay and Savannas Preserve State Park.
