Flights to Miami Gardens
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Miami Gardens is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Miami International Airport (MIA), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,016-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 17 km), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT, 84 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 5 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport | MIA | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,016 ft | 8 ft |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | FLL | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,000 ft | 9 ft |
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | DJT | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,001 ft | 19 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (regional) | OPF | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,002 ft | 8 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,016 ft, MIA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 8 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Miami Gardens
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Gardens to Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Miami Gardens to Havana | Cuba | 380 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Miami Gardens to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Miami Gardens to Mérida | Mexico | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Miami Gardens to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Miami Gardens to Jacksonville | United States | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Miami Gardens to Kingston | Jamaica | 952 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Miami Gardens to Charlotte | United States | 1,034 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Miami Gardens to Cancún | Mexico | 856 km (532 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Miami Gardens to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,414 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Miami Gardens to Santo Domingo Oeste | Dominican Republic | 1,340 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Miami Gardens to Santo Domingo Este | Dominican Republic | 1,353 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Miami Gardens to Washington | United States | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Miami Gardens to Nashville | United States | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Miami Gardens to Memphis | United States | 1,387 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Miami Gardens to Louisville | United States | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Miami Gardens to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 799 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Miami Gardens to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,153 km (716 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Miami Gardens to Atlanta | United States | 955 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Miami Gardens to Raleigh | United States | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Miami Gardens to Virginia Beach | United States | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Miami Gardens to Tampa | United States | 313 km (194 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Miami Gardens to Shanghai | China | 13,253 km (8,235 mi) | about 17 h 44 min |
| Miami Gardens to Chongqing | China | 13,801 km (8,576 mi) | about 18 h 27 min |
| Miami Gardens to Chengdu | China | 13,704 km (8,515 mi) | about 18 h 19 min |
| Miami Gardens to Beijing | China | 12,493 km (7,763 mi) | about 16 h 46 min |
| Miami Gardens to Guangzhou | China | 14,370 km (8,929 mi) | about 19 h 10 min |
| Miami Gardens to Shenzhen | China | 14,407 km (8,952 mi) | about 19 h 13 min |
| Miami Gardens to Tianjin | China | 12,555 km (7,801 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Miami Gardens to Wuhan | China | 13,543 km (8,415 mi) | about 18 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Miami Gardens?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, FLL, DJT, OPF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MIA from Miami Gardens city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Miami Gardens on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.