Miami from Detroit, 3 – 6 Dec: £1,532 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £100 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 65°F this time of year
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 25h 42m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Detroit to Miami cost $254 per person ($508 for two) for Dec 3–6, 2026, a 3-night trip on Frontier with one stop. Typical highs this time of year run 79–81°F, and the best-value hotel, Grand Beach Hotel, comes to $1,524 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,532 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £383 |
| Grand Beach Hotel, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,149 |
| The total, before you go | £1,532 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£100 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£191 per person, return
£383 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 25h 42m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 7:39 PM – Fri, Dec 4, 9:21 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £191 | 1 stop | 25h 42m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £233 | nonstop | 3h 11m |
| Frontier | £219 | 1 stop | 27h 31m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 06:16 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$254 per person, or $508 for two, is $133 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 34% gap across the 12 offers we checked, which ran from $254 to $387. That puts a December beach getaway within reach from Detroit. Miami's typical highs are 79–81°F with lows near 65°F, and early December falls in peak season: warm, dry days and the highest hotel rates. One heads-up: the Frontier fare has one stop and takes 25h 42m. It leaves Thursday, Dec 3 at 7:39 PM and lands Friday, Dec 4 at 9:21 PM. If you'd rather land the same night, we found American's nonstop at $309 per person, 3h 11m in the air. All prices are all-in as found and can change at any time.
The kind of trip this is
This is a warm-weather long weekend that mixes beach time with city: Art Deco streets, Cuban food, street art and late nights. It suits couples or a pair of friends who want sun in December without needing a passport. The pace is up to you. Spend lazy days on the sand and stay out as late as you like after dark. Just plan around a late Friday arrival if you take the Frontier routing.
Weather in Miami, 3 – 6 Dec
Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 65°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Dec | 79 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 4 Dec | 79 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 5 Dec | 81 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 6 Dec | 80 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
Grand Beach Hotel is the best-value pick at $1,524 for 3 nights ($508 a night). That gets you a Queen Room with Pool View, 4 stars and a 7.9 rating from 1,742 reviews, room only. It's in Mid-Beach, where quieter oceanfront resorts sit a short ride from the South Beach scene. Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami is the top rated, at 8.1 from 489 reviews. It costs $1,529 for the stay ($510 a night) with breakfast included. It's in South Beach, near the Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive and the widest stretch of sand. For a budget stay, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort in Miami Beach is $716 ($239 a night), 3 stars, rated 6.7 from 1,608 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation.
Grand Beach Hotel
£1,149 for 3 nights, two guests · £383 a night
See roomsGlobal Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami
£1,153 for 3 nights, two guests · £384 a night
See roomsRamada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort
£540 for 3 nights, two guests · £180 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Miami for these dates
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Where in Miami
- South Beach: Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive and the widest stretch of sand.
- Mid-Beach: Quieter oceanfront resorts a short ride from the South Beach scene.
- Brickell: High-rise hotels, rooftop bars and easy access to downtown dining.
- Wynwood: Street art, galleries and breweries in a walkable creative district.
- Coconut Grove: Leafy bayside village with a relaxed, local feel.
What to do in Miami
- Walk the Art Deco Historic District on Ocean Drive.
- Eat a Cubano and drink cafecito on Calle Ocho in Little Havana.
- See the murals of Wynwood Walls, then browse the district's galleries and breweries.
- Take an airboat ride in the Everglades.
- Spend a day at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 25h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,155 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £383 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Grand Beach Hotel) | £1,149 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £588 |
| Total for two | £2,120 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Detroit to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £191 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £191 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Miami.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak season with warm dry days and the highest hotel rates
- It's a domestic trip: no passport, US dollars, and Miami is on the same clock as Detroit.
- Miami is 1,155 miles from Detroit. The fare lands at Miami International (MIA), and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) also serves the area.
- Early December is Miami's peak season, with warm dry days and the highest hotel rates.
- Grand Beach Hotel and Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami don't offer free cancellation. Ramada Plaza does.
- Only Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami includes breakfast. The other two are room only.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $254 per person round trip on Frontier, or $508 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked on Oct 12, 2026. Fares change, so check the live price before you decide.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget comes to $2,812 for two. That's $508 for flights, $1,524 for Grand Beach Hotel and $780 for spending, or $130 per person a day.
Is the one-stop Frontier fare worth it?
It takes 25h 42m: you leave Thursday, Dec 3 at 7:39 PM and land Friday, Dec 4 at 9:21 PM. The American nonstop was $309 per person ($618 for two). It leaves at 6:54 PM and lands at 10:05 PM the same Thursday.
What is the weather like?
These are seasonal normals, not a forecast: highs of 79–81°F and lows of 64–66°F from Dec 3 to Dec 6. That's beach weather in December.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from DTW to MIA, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
Is 3 nights enough?
On the nonstop, 3 nights gives you time for the beach, Little Havana and Wynwood. On the Frontier routing you land Friday night, so the trip shrinks to a weekend on the ground.
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