Miami from Houston, Nov 27–Dec 1: $1,004 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop Frontier, 2h 31m, landing in Miami at 1:10 PM
- Fare is $133 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Casablanca Residences Miami Beach scores 8.4 from 369 reviews
The catch: A checked bag costs about $240 for two and isn't in the total, and the Casablanca room has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a warm, easy beach getaway for two; skip it if you need blue skies, since the normals show overcast days.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,004 for two, all in, covers the Frontier flights at $236 plus 4 nights at Casablanca Residences Miami Beach at $684 and its $84 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Nov 27 and come home Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, nonstop from Houston IAH to Miami in 2h 31m. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,004 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $236 |
| Casablanca Residences Miami Beach, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $684 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $84 |
| The total, before you go | $1,004 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$133 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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$118 per person, round trip
$236 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 31m
Out Fri, Nov 27, 9:39 AM – Fri, Nov 27, 1:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $118 | nonstop | 2h 31m |
| Frontier | $160 | 1 stop | 17h 31m |
| Frontier | $170 | 1 stop | 22h 24m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 9:52 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$118 per person, or $236 for two, is $133 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 53% gap across the 12 offers we checked. And that fare is nonstop: Frontier leaves IAH at 9:39 AM on Friday, Nov 27 and lands at Miami International at 1:10 PM, so you'll have your first afternoon in Miami. Weather normals for the stay show highs of 78–80°F and lows near 66°F, with overcast skies most days and drizzle on Dec 1. You land just before December, when Miami's peak season brings the highest hotel rates, and the best-value room for 4 nights in Miami Beach is $684. All prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change. It's a warm reset that costs about what a long weekend does.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city getaway for two at an easy pace: mornings on the sand in Miami Beach, afternoons walking Art Deco streets, evenings over Cuban food or out late if you want the nightlife. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without a passport or a long flight, and who like to plan each day as it comes.
Weather in Miami, Nov 27–Dec 1
Typical highs 78–80°F, lows near 66°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | 80 °F | 68 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 78 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 78 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 78 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 1 | 79 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
Casablanca Residences Miami Beach is our pick for value: $684 for the 4 nights ($171 a night) plus an $84 property fee, rated 8.4 from 369 reviews. It's a Deluxe King Studio in North Beach, with no free cancellation. Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort is the flexible choice at $871 ($218 a night) with free cancellation, rated 6.8 from 1,709 reviews, plus $107 in property fees. It's in Mid-Beach, where quieter oceanfront resorts sit a short ride from the South Beach scene. Marenas Beach Resort is the 4-star option at $944 ($236 a night), rated 8.2 from 1,441 reviews, in a Classic Room With Bay View, plus $109 in property fees. South Beach is the area for a day out, with Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive and the widest stretch of sand.
Casablanca Residences Miami Beach
$684 for 4 nights, two guests · $171 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort
$871 for 4 nights, two guests · $218 a night
See roomsMarenas Beach Resort
$944 for 4 nights, two guests · $236 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
- Eat a Cubano and drink cafecito on Calle Ocho in Little Havana
- See the murals of Wynwood Walls, then explore the galleries and breweries in Wynwood
- 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 Houston | George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 2h 31m nonstop |
| Distance | 970 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 4 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $236 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Casablanca Residences Miami Beach) | $684 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,040 |
| Total for two | $1,960 |
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: Houston to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $118 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $118 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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: it's a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston, and the nonstop covers 970 miles.
- The $1,004 total includes Casablanca's $84 property fee but not a checked bag or spending money.
- Casablanca and Marenas have no free cancellation; Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort does.
- Hurricane season runs June to November; December starts peak season, when hotel rates are highest.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. You get a 2h 31m nonstop at $118 per person, $133 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and an 8.4-rated studio in Miami Beach for 4 nights. The two things to plan around are the bag fee and a room with no free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,004 for two, all in: $236 for flights, $684 for Casablanca Residences Miami Beach and its $84 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag is about $240 more for two. With spending money at $130 per person a day, the full budget comes to $1,960.
Do I need a passport?
No. Houston to Miami is a domestic trip, so you just need the ID you'd normally fly with. You'll pay in US dollars, and Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
What is the weather like?
Weather normals for Nov 27–Dec 1 show highs of 78–80°F and lows from 62°F to 69°F. Skies are listed as overcast most days, with drizzle on Dec 1, your travel day home.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 1:10 PM on Nov 27, which leaves time for the beach, Ocean Drive, Little Havana, Wynwood and one day trip, either the Everglades or Key Biscayne.
Which airports does this use?
The fare we found flies from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Miami International (MIA). Houston's William P. Hobby (HOU) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) are the other airports on this route.
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