Miami from Columbus, Nov 13–17: $1,061 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $91 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- citizenM Miami South Beach, rated 8.6 by 1,566 guests
- Free cancellation at citizenM Miami South Beach
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 31h 54m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Columbus to Miami were $192 per person ($384 for two) for Nov 13–17, 2026, which is 4 nights. The flights are on F9 with 2 stops each way, not nonstop. Expect highs of 80–82°F with some drizzle, and our best-value hotel, citizenM Miami South Beach, is $677 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,061 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $384 |
| citizenM Miami South Beach, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $677 |
| The total, before you go | $1,061 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$91 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
$192 per person, round trip
$384 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 2 stops · 31h 54m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 4:21 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:29 AM · back Tue, Nov 17, 5:10 AM – Tue, Nov 17, 6:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $192 | 2 stops | 31h 54m |
| MX + F9 | $224 | 2 stops | 35h 15m |
| Frontier | $199 | 2 stops | 36h 37m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $192 per person round trip ($384 for two), this fare is $91 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 32% gap. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $192 to $283 per person. All prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change at any time. Mid-November comes just before Miami's peak season, which runs December to March and brings the highest hotel rates. That's why rooms here still start at $144 a night. Normal highs are 80–82°F with lows near 68°F, which is beach weather, but the normals do show drizzle and overcast days. One heads-up: hurricane season runs June to November. Our sample budget for two is $2,101 total: $384 for flights, $677 for citizenM Miami South Beach and $1,040 for spending, or $130 a day per person.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city getaway. You get sand on South Beach, Art Deco streets, Cuban food in Little Havana and nightlife that goes until sunrise. It works best for a couple or a pair of friends who don't mind a long trip there and a very early flight home. Plan an easy pace: a morning on the beach, an afternoon of food or murals, and a late night out.
Weather in Miami, Nov 13–17
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 68°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 82 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 80 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 81 °F | 67 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
citizenM Miami South Beach is the best value at $677 for 4 nights ($169 a night). It's a 4-star hotel with a review score of 8.6 from 1,566 reviews and a King Room. South Beach puts you near Ocean Drive, the Art Deco hotels and the widest stretch of sand. Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort costs $729 for the stay ($182 a night) and scores 6.8 from 1,710 reviews. It's in Mid-Beach, where the oceanfront is quieter and still a short ride from South Beach, and the room has two double beds. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort is the budget pick at $575 ($144 a night), with a score of 6.7 from 1,603 reviews and two queen beds. All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation.
citizenM Miami South Beach
$677 for 4 nights, two guests · $169 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort
$729 for 4 nights, two guests · $182 a night
See roomsRamada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort
$575 for 4 nights, two guests · $144 a night
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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 morning before the beach.
- Eat a Cubano and drink cafecito on Calle Ocho in Little Havana.
- See the murals of Wynwood Walls, then explore the area's galleries and breweries.
- Take an airboat ride in the Everglades for a half-day away from the city.
- 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 | 31h 54m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 993 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $384 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (citizenM Miami South Beach) | $677 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $2,101 |
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 | $192 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $191 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
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).
- You don't need a passport. Miami uses the US dollar, and there's no time difference from Columbus.
- The outbound trip takes 31h 54m with 2 stops. It leaves CMH at 4:21 PM on Friday, Nov 13 and lands at MIA at 10:29 AM on Saturday, Nov 14.
- The return leaves at 5:10 AM on Tuesday, Nov 17 and lands at 6:56 PM.
- The hotel prices cover 4 nights from Nov 13, but this fare lands the morning of Nov 14, so you'd pay for a night you spend traveling.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $192 per person round trip, or $384 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $91 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Prices can change before you book.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. The cheapest fare is on F9 with 2 stops. The outbound leg takes 31h 54m and lands the morning after you leave. Another F9 option was $199 per person, also with 2 stops.
Do I need a passport?
No. Miami is in the United States, you pay in US dollars, and the clocks match Columbus.
What is the weather like?
Normal highs for these dates are 80–82°F, with lows near 68°F. The normals show drizzle on some days and overcast skies on others. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Is 4 nights enough?
With this fare you land at 10:29 AM on Nov 14 and fly home at 5:10 AM on Nov 17. That leaves two full days and two evenings in Miami, enough for the beach, Little Havana and one day trip.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget comes to $2,101: $384 for flights, $677 for 4 nights at citizenM Miami South Beach and $1,040 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
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