Miami from Raleigh-Durham, 5 – 9 Nov: £772 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £80 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Casablanca Residences Miami Beach, rated 8.3 by 360 guests
- Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 18h 39m 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 Raleigh-Durham to Miami were $170 per person ($340 for two) on Frontier for Nov 5–9, 2026, 4 nights, with one stop on this fare. Expect highs of 81–82°F with some drizzle. The best-value stay, Casablanca Residences Miami Beach, came to $684 for all 4 nights.

The total, before you go
£772 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £256 |
| Casablanca Residences Miami Beach, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £516 |
| The total, before you go | £772 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£80 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
£128 per person, return
£256 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 18h 39m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 7:08 PM – Thu, Nov 5, 9:19 PM · back Mon, Nov 9, 10:55 PM – Tue, Nov 10, 3:23 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £128 | 1 stop | 18h 39m |
| Frontier | £130 | nonstop | 2h 11m |
| Frontier | £134 | 1 stop | 25h 22m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:40 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$170 per person round trip, or $340 for two, is $106 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 38% gap across the 12 offers we checked, which ran from $170 to $276. The outbound leaves Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:08 PM and lands at 9:19 PM, so Thursday can still be a workday and you still get four nights. Early November comes just before Miami's peak season, which runs December to March with the highest hotel rates. Seasonal normals point to highs of 81–82°F and lows near 71°F, with some drizzle. That's enough warmth for beach mornings, Cuban food in Little Havana and a night out. We put the whole trip at $2,064 for two, with the best-value hotel and $130 per person a day to spend. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city long weekend: Atlantic sand by day, Art Deco streets, Cuban food and nightlife that can run until sunrise. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want warm weather without a long flight, and you can mix lazy beach hours with one big outing like the Everglades. Set your own pace: slow mornings, busy evenings, or the other way around.
Weather in Miami, 5 – 9 Nov
Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 82 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 6 Nov | 82 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat 7 Nov | 82 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 8 Nov | 82 °F | 71 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Mon 9 Nov | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
Casablanca Residences Miami Beach is the best value: a King Studio at $684 for the 4 nights ($171 a night), rated 8.3 from 360 reviews, in North Beach, Miami Beach. Monte Carlo by Miami Vacations is the top rated: a One-Bedroom Apartment with City View (No Balcony) at $1,490 for the stay ($373 a night), rated 9 from 1,557 reviews, also in North Beach, and the only one of the three with free cancellation. South of Fifth Ocean Drive Apt is the budget pick: a Standard Studio at $555 ($139 a night), rated 6.7 from 81 reviews. It sits in South Beach, which is good for Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive and the widest stretch of sand. All three are room only.
Casablanca Residences Miami Beach
£516 for 4 nights, two guests · £129 a night
See roomsMonte Carlo by Miami Vacations
£1,123 for 4 nights, two guests · £281 a night
See roomsSouth of Fifth Ocean Drive Apt
£418 for 4 nights, two guests · £105 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, ideally in the cooler evening hours.
- Eat a Cubano and drink cafecito on Calle Ocho in Little Havana.
- See the murals of Wynwood Walls, then wander Wynwood's galleries and breweries.
- Take an airboat ride in the Everglades for a half-day break from the beach.
- Spend a day at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Raleigh-Durham | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 18h 39m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 696 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £256 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Casablanca Residences Miami Beach) | £516 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £1,556 |
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: Raleigh-Durham to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £128 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £118 (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).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and Miami is on the same time as Raleigh-Durham.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 9 at 10:55 PM and arrives Tuesday, Nov 10 at 3:23 PM.
- You fly into Miami International (MIA); Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) also serves the area.
- Hurricane season runs June to November, so these dates sit at its tail end.
- Casablanca Residences and South of Fifth Ocean Drive Apt had no free cancellation when we checked.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $170 per person round trip on Frontier, $340 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $106 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Prices can change before you book.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. Google Flights showed a Frontier nonstop at $172 per person, leaving at 7:08 PM and taking 2h 11m. The $170 fare has one stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with Raleigh-Durham.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals show highs of 81–82°F and lows of 70–74°F. Most days show drizzle, and Sunday, Nov 8 looks partly cloudy.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
About $2,064 by our numbers: $340 in flights, $684 for the best-value hotel and $1,040 in spending at $130 per person a day.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a beach and city getaway, yes. That leaves room for South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood and one day trip, like the Everglades or Key Biscayne.
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