Cheap Flights from MIA to JFK: When to Fly from Miami to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from MIA to JFK are

• January 8th to March 4th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
• May 21st to June 17th
• August 13th to November 18th (except the week of August 27th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MIA to JFK is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $730 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $137 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Miami, FL (MIA) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $177 to $417 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $160. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $422. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $262 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $250 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MIA to JFK flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MIA to JFK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MIA to JFK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Miami. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $122 (36%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $217. Return trip prices are from the JFK to MIA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MIA to JFK can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 57 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from MIA to JFK while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MIA to JFK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Iberia, Kenya Airways, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miami International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1091 miles or 1756 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MIA to JFK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MIA to JFK flight is about 2 hour 57 minutes.

How many flights go between Miami, FL and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 45 available flights from MIA to JFK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MIA to JFK tend to depart much later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 43% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 5% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave JFK heading for MIA about 31 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in New York, NY is about 23 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 36 minutes late
• American: 28 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.