Miami from Columbus, Nov 5–9: $1,094 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $169 per person, $22 below the typical fare on this route
- Typical highs of 81–82°F with lows near 70°F
- 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection: 8.5 from 2,132 reviews
The catch: There's no nonstop: you leave Columbus at 7:44 PM Thursday and land in Miami at 3:13 PM Friday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can trade a long travel day for 82°F beach time; skip it if you need every hour of a short getaway.
Worth it if you don't mind a long travel day: $1,094 for two covers the flights at $338 plus 4 nights at 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection at $756, taxes and fees included. You leave Thursday, Nov 5 and come home Monday, Nov 9, 2026, on Frontier (F9) with one stop, not a nonstop, landing in Miami at 3:13 PM Friday. Checked bags (about $240 for two), any resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,094 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $338 |
| 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $756 |
| The total, before you go | $1,094 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$22 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$169 per person, round trip
$338 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 39h 30m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 7:44 PM – Fri, Nov 6, 3:13 PM · back Mon, Nov 9, 10:55 PM – Tue, Nov 10, 6:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $169 | 1 stop | 39h 30m |
| MX + F9 | $188 | 1 stop | 32h 11m |
| Frontier | $180 | 1 stop | 34h 46m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 1:59 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $169 per person, this fare is $22 below the typical fare on this route, 12% under the $191 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest in 30 days. We saw 12 offers for these dates, from $169 to $315 per person. Early November brings typical highs of 81–82°F and lows near 70°F, with drizzle in the normals for most days and one partly cloudy day. Hurricane season runs June to November, so keep an eye on the forecast before you go. Add 4 nights at 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection and the trip comes to $1,094 for two, all in, before bags and spending money. It's a good fit for two people who want warm water, Cuban food and a few nights out ahead of peak season, which starts in December with the highest hotel rates.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city getaway: mornings on the sand in Mid-Beach, afternoons among the Art Deco hotels of South Beach or the street art of Wynwood, and late dinners with nightlife that runs until sunrise if you want it. The pace is easy, with no time difference from Columbus and no passport needed. It suits couples and friends who like warm weather with a side of food and art.
Weather in Miami, Nov 5–9
Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 82 °F | 74 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 82 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 82 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 82 °F | 71 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
Our pick is 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection in Mid-Beach: $756 for the 4 nights ($189 a night), 8.5 from 2,132 reviews, in a garden studio with a kitchenette and private terrace. It's the best value, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. For the top-rated stay, Monte Carlo by Miami Vacations in North Beach scores 9 from 1,556 reviews and has free cancellation, at $1,528 for the stay ($382 a night) for a one-bedroom apartment. On a tighter budget, Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort in Mid-Beach is $722 for the stay ($181 a night) with free cancellation, though it scores 6.8 from 1,711 reviews. Mid-Beach means quieter oceanfront resorts a short ride from the South Beach scene; Wynwood is the walkable pick for galleries and breweries.
6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection
$756 for 4 nights, two guests · $189 a night
See roomsMonte Carlo by Miami Vacations
$1,528 for 4 nights, two guests · $382 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort
$722 for 4 nights, two guests · $181 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 in South Beach
- Eat a Cubano and drink cafecito on Calle Ocho in Little Havana
- See the murals of Wynwood Walls, then try a brewery nearby
- 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 Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 39h 30m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 993 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $338 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection) | $756 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,134 |
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: Columbus to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $169 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $169 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $191 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 there's no time difference from Columbus.
- Columbus (CMH) to Miami (MIA) is 993 miles; this fare has one stop each trip.
- All three hotels are room only; breakfast isn't included.
- Checked bags are about $240 for two and aren't in the $1,094 total.
- Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you pay.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $169 per person, $22 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest in 30 days, and the hotel scores 8.5. The trade-off is a one-stop trip that lands Friday afternoon.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,094 for two, all in: $338 for the flights and $756 for 4 nights at 6080 Design Hotel by Eskape Collection. Bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included; our budget of $130 per person a day adds $1,040, for $2,134 in all.
What are the flight times?
There's no nonstop on this fare. The Frontier (F9) flight leaves CMH at 7:44 PM Thursday, Nov 5, and lands at MIA at 3:13 PM Friday, Nov 6. The return leaves at 10:55 PM Monday, Nov 9, and arrives at 6:56 PM Tuesday, Nov 10.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows of 70–74°F. The normals show drizzle on most days and a partly cloudy Sunday, Nov 8. Hurricane season runs June to November, so check the forecast before you leave.
Do I need a passport?
No. Miami is in the US, you pay in US dollars and the clock is the same as in Columbus.
Is 4 nights enough?
You land Friday afternoon and fly home late Monday night, so you get Saturday, Sunday and most of Monday on the ground. That's enough for Ocean Drive, Little Havana, Wynwood and a beach day, but not much slack.
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