Cheap flights to Miami

How long is the flight to Miami?

Your flight time to a beautiful city like Miami, United States, is going to differ somewhat depending on where you leave from in New Zealand and whether or not it is necessary to have stopovers along the way. From Auckland International (AKL), you can expect a travel time of around 32h 20min to Miami International (MIA), Miami, and from Christchurch (CHC), you should expect a time en route of around 43h 10min. If you are departing from Wellington (WLG), plan on a travel time of about 45h 25min.

What type of direct flights are available to Miami?

Although it might seem disappointing that you cannot find a direct flight from any city in New Zealand to Miami, that does not mean that there are not some great Miami flight deals that you can find to make this trip. There is a three-stop flight that departs from Wellington that has layovers at Auckland International, Brisbane (BNE) and Doha Hamad International (DOH). If you depart from Christchurch, there is a two-stop flight that has layovers at Singapore Changi (SIN) and Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), and from Auckland International, there is a two-stop flight that has layovers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Newark (EWR).

How can I get to the city centre when I arrive at the Miami airport?

Once you arrive on your flight from New Zealand at the airport in Miami, you're going to find plenty of options to make the short trip from the airport to the city centre. Busline Orlando offers a bus that makes the trip in about 20min for a price of about 22 USD (31 NZD). You can also travel on the city bus line Number 7 in about 45min for a cost of around 2 USD (3 NZD). If you would instead like to travel by taxi, you can make the trip to downtown in about 11min for a cost of about 22 USD (32 NZD). Another choice for transportation is one of the many available airport shuttles that can make the trip in about 11min for a cost of around 32 USD (45 NZD).

What can I see and do when visiting Miami?

A large tropical city like Miami offers no shortage of things to see and do while you visit. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a sprawling complex with amazing architecture, a large collection of art and antiques, plus immaculately kept gardens right along the water. If you would love to learn more about the sea life that makes its home right around the Miami area, then make a trip to the Miami Seaquarium. A very popular spot for dining, shopping, and people-watching in this area is Ocean Drive. If you are looking to visit a quiet and secluded beach, a nice choice is Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, which also features an iconic lighthouse right on the park grounds.

If I am flying to Miami, what type of visa or passport is required?

If you are a citizen of New Zealand that has plans to travel to Miami in the United States, you will need a valid passport to make the trip. There is no need to obtain a visa to travel, but you will need a travel authorization that you can obtain from the website of the government of the United States. The cost for this authorization is around 15 USD (21 NZD).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Miami?

Booking a flight to Miami (MIA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Miami. It is only a 9.8 km journey from Miami to Miami’s city center.