9 October 2023
American Airlines and JetBlue are offering deals on round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Miami this fall, with tickets starting as low as $178.
There is plenty of availability from now through December, although prices increase around the holidays.
Deal basics
Airlines: American and JetBlue
Routes: LA to Miami
How to book: Browse Google Flights, and book directly through the airline.
Travel dates: October to December 2023
Book by: As soon as possible
Blackout dates: Most holiday dates
Kudos to Going, formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights, for scouting these deals. For $49 a year, the site’s Premium membership offers discounts of up to 90% and comes with a 14-day free trial. The Elite membership also finds premium economy, business-class and first-class deals.
Sample flights
There are many cheap flight options in early November and early December just outside popular travel dates for the holidays.
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You can spend the first weekend of December in Miami by booking a round-trip flight on JetBlue for just $178.
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Keep in mind that these tickets apply to JetBlue’s Blue Basic fare, which doesn’t include a carry-on bag. If you need to bring a suitcase, you’ll pay $60 total ($30 each way).
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If you’d rather fly on American (and benefit from an included carry-on bag), there are several solid options in early November.
For example, you could fly to Miami on the afternoon of Halloween and celebrate in the Magic City, then return to LA on Sunday, Nov. 5.
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According to Google Flights, these prices are much lower than they usually are this time of year.
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Maximize your purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly through the airline or American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year)
Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Chase Sapphire Reserve: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Bottom line
Fall and winter are great times to visit Miami for warm (but not too hot) weather and plenty of lively events. These discounted nonstop flights from LA on American and JetBlue are perfect for a quick getaway before the holidays.
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