Flights
Flights to Miami
Flying to Miami for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Miami, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,548 upcoming events in and around Miami (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Miami is Miami International Airport (MIA), 6.2 miles away. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 21 miles away. For Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts, the nearest is FLL at 3.3 miles.
Airports serving Miami
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Miami, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport (MIA) 6.2 mi (10 km) | Large | Under 10 miles west of downtown and the only South Florida airport with a rail station on the airport complex: the Metrorail Orange Line runs from the airport station to Government Center downtown, and a free automated shuttle, the MIA Mover, connects the terminals to that station and to the rental car centre. Worth knowing before you plan around it -- at weekends the Orange Line runs only as a shuttle between the airport and Earlington Heights, so a weekend arrival means changing there onto a Green Line train for downtown. A Metrobus airport express also runs to Miami Beach, which is cheap but slow with luggage. The trade-off is scale -- MIA is a huge international hub with long walks between concourses and congested roads all around it. It is also the closest airport to loanDepot park and to Nu Stadium, which was built next door to it. |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 21 mi (33 km) | Large | About 25 miles north of downtown Miami, typically 35 to 60 minutes by car depending on what I-95 is doing. Often noticeably cheaper, with a heavy low-cost-carrier presence. A free shuttle runs from the terminals to the Tri-Rail station just west of the airport, and Tri-Rail now runs through to MiamiCentral in downtown Miami, so arriving here without a car is genuinely workable rather than theoretical. The fact worth knowing: FLL is roughly as close to Hard Rock Stadium as MIA is, so for a Dolphins game or a concert in Miami Gardens it is not the compromise it looks like on a map. |
Nearest airport to each Miami venue
The busiest venues in and around Miami, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
- Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts is nearer FLL (3.3 mi) than MIA (24 mi).
- Amaturo Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts is nearer FLL (3.3 mi) than MIA (24 mi).
- Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is nearer FLL (4.3 mi) than MIA (25 mi).
Best airport for most Miami events
Each upcoming event in and around Miami counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Sep 24, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| FLL | 4 of 8, including Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts | |
| MIA | 4 of 8, including loanDepot park |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | MIA | FLL |
|---|---|---|
| Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts | 24 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Amaturo Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts | 24 mi | 3.3 mi |
| loanDepot park | 4.5 mi | 21 mi |
| Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker | 25 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Miami Improv | 2.7 mi | 21 mi |
| Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center | 6.3 mi | 20 mi |
| Kaseya Center | 6.3 mi | 20 mi |
| Aventura Arts & Cultural Center - Aventura | 15 mi | 8.6 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | FLL, 9.6 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Miami Marlins | loanDepot park | MIA, 4.5 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Miami Heat | Kaseya Center | MIA, 6.3 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Inter Miami CF | Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park | MIA, 1.9 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Miami event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 307 events in and around Miami; 75% on Fri–Sun; 244 of the 290 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
The Sanctuary Church FTL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Jarhead Fertilizer
Churchill's Pub, Miami, Florida
From about $60.00View TicketsMiami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves
loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
From about $16.00View TicketsCorey Holcomb
Miami Improv, Miami, Florida
From about $79.00View TicketsArly Lariviere
Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
From about $89.00View Ticketsovertonight
Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
From about $41.00View TicketsLoe Shimmy
Midline Miami, Miami, Florida
From about $82.00View TicketsAdolescentes Orquesta
Great Hall at Charles F. Dodge City Center, Hollywood, Florida
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Flying in to Miami: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts it is FLL, 3.3 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in Miami in the next 30 days?
307 in and around Miami in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 75% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 244 of the 290 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Amaturo Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts?
The closest airport to Amaturo Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 3.3 miles away in a straight line; Miami International Airport (MIA) is 24 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is closest to the Miami Dolphins' home stadium?
The Miami Dolphins play home games at Hard Rock Stadium. The closest airport we list for Hard Rock Stadium is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 9.6 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts?
The closest airport to Au-Rene Theater at Broward Ctr For The Perf Arts is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 3.3 miles away in a straight line; Miami International Airport (MIA) is 24 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is closest to the Miami Marlins' home ballpark?
The Miami Marlins play home games at loanDepot park. The closest airport to loanDepot park is Miami International Airport (MIA), 4.5 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is nearest most Miami venues?
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 51% of upcoming events in and around Miami (as of Sep 24, 2026); MIA for 49%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is MIA from downtown Miami?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is 6.2 miles (10 km) from downtown Miami in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which Miami venues are closer to MIA?
Of the busiest Miami venues, loanDepot park (4.5 mi, against 21 mi to FLL), Miami Improv (2.7 mi, against 21 mi to FLL) and Ziff Opera House At The Adrienne Arsht Center (6.3 mi, against 20 mi to FLL) are nearer MIA than FLL in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Miami?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
What is the closest airport to Miami?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Miami, 6.2 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists FLL (21 miles).
