Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

An economy award from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 2,339 miles (3,764 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 71 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Houston and New Orleans and more.
How many miles MIA to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 17,500 | $25.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 22,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 28,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MIA to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book MIA to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MIA to LAX with one stop
71 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way


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- Via Houston (IAH)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via New Orleans (MSY)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more




- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via San Antonio (SAT)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more




- Via San Diego (SAN)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines



- Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more the whole way

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- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way



MIA to LAX: common questions
How many miles does MIA to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Miami from Los Angeles by plane?
Miami (MIA) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,339 miles (3,764 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MIA to LAX award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Miami and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Houston (IAH), New Orleans (MSY), Austin (AUS) and Houston (HOU). On 56 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.









