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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:34 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 2:33 am.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Miami:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Miami takes 2h 34m, covering 960 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Miami range from $146 to $343, with an average of $230 over the past 12 months. Anything below $146 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $230 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $230 round-trip, compared to $243 via a layover through Dallas Love Field (DAL).

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Houston to Miami flights are:

• United Airlines: 90% on time
• American Airlines: 86% on time
• Frontier: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Miami flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Miami flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Houston to Miami may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Miami (MIA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Miami route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Miami most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Houston to Miami. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $205 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $263, a difference of $58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Houston and Miami. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 6h 36m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 26m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Kaseya Center, Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Miami flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.