Miami from Indianapolis, Dec 11–14: $949 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on American, 2h 57m, leaving 6:13 PM Friday
- $207 per person, $140 below the highest fare we saw
- Breakfast included at an 8.1-rated South Beach hotel, 501 reviews
The catch: A checked bag is about $160 for two, resort fees aren't in the total, and the $535 hotel has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a short, warm beach weekend on a Friday-night nonstop; skip it if you need a refundable room at the lowest price.
Worth it: $949 for two covers the American nonstop at $414 and 3 nights at Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami at $535, with taxes and fees included. You fly Dec 11–14, 2026, leaving Indianapolis at 6:13 PM on Friday, Dec 11 and landing in Miami at 9:10 PM. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$949 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $414 |
| Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $535 |
| The total, before you go | $949 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$140 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 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
$207 per person, round trip
$414 for two, taxes and fees included · American · nonstop · 2h 57m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 6:13 PM – Fri, Dec 11, 9:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $207 | nonstop | 2h 57m |
| Frontier | $218 | 1 stop | 28h 33m |
| Frontier | $259 | 2 stops | 43h 21m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 10:37 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The American nonstop is $207 per person, which is $140 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 40% under the top of the 12 offers we checked. Add the $535 hotel and you get $949 for two, all in, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra. December is Miami's peak season, with warm, dry days and the highest hotel rates of the year, so a $178-a-night South Beach room with breakfast is a solid find. Typical highs run 77–79°F with lows near 66°F. The normals for these dates lean overcast and drizzly, with rain on Monday, Dec 14, so pack a light layer. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city long weekend: sand and Art Deco by day, Cuban food and late nights after dark. It suits a couple or two friends who want warmth in December without a long travel day. The pace is easy. You land Friday night, get two full days to walk, eat and swim, and fly home Monday.
Weather in Miami, Dec 11–14
Typical highs 77–79°F, lows near 66°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 78 °F | 64 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 77 °F | 62 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 78 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 79 °F | 70 °F | Rain |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
We picked Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami as the best value: $535 for the stay ($178 a night), 8.1 from 501 reviews, and breakfast included. It's in South Beach, close to Ocean Drive, the Art Deco hotels and the widest stretch of sand. For the top-rated stay, Angler's Hotel - Miami Beach scores 9.1 from 271 reviews and costs $809 for the stay ($270 a night), room only, also in South Beach. Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort is $567 for the stay ($189 a night), rated 6.8 from 1,710 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. It sits in Mid-Beach, where the oceanfront resorts are quieter but still a short ride from the South Beach scene.
Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami
$535 for 3 nights, two guests · $178 a night
See roomsAngler's Hotel - Miami Beach
$809 for 3 nights, two guests · $270 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort
$567 for 3 nights, two guests · $189 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 try 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 Indianapolis | Indianapolis International (IND) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 2h 57m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,027 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $414 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami) | $535 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $1,729 |
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: Indianapolis to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $207 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $207 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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).
- Peak season with warm dry days and the highest hotel rates
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Indianapolis
- The flight covers 1,027 miles in 2h 57m from Indianapolis International (IND) to Miami International (MIA)
- December is peak season, with warm, dry days and the highest hotel rates
- Only Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort offers free cancellation among the three hotels
- A checked bag isn't in the fare; plan on about $160 for two
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. You get a 2h 57m nonstop at $207 per person, which is $140 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, plus a South Beach hotel with breakfast at 8.1 from 501 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $949 for two, all in: $414 for the flights and $535 for 3 nights at Global Luxury Suites at The Apex Miami, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. Miami is a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and the clock is the same as in Indianapolis.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 77–79°F with lows near 66°F. The normals for Dec 11–14 show overcast skies and drizzle, with rain on Monday, Dec 14, so bring a light layer.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. You land at 9:10 PM Friday, then have Saturday and Sunday for the beach, Ocean Drive, Little Havana or Wynwood before you fly home Monday, Dec 14.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Not at the $535 pick or at Angler's Hotel - Miami Beach. Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort offers free cancellation at $567 for the stay.
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