Miami from Minneapolis, Dec 3–6: $2,204 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Typical highs of 79–81°F in peak season, with warm dry days
- $319 per person round trip, $4 under the $323 median
- Hotel in the total scores 8.2 from 1,938 reviews, bay-view room
The catch: With the stop, you land at 9:54 AM on Friday, Dec 4, and fly home at 5:01 AM on Sunday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want December sun for two and can sit through long layovers; skip it if you want three full days on the beach.
Worth it if you can handle a long layover: $2,204 for two, all in, which is the flights at $638 plus 3 nights at Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach at $1,404, with taxes, fees and its $162 resort fee included. The trip runs Dec 3–6, 2026, on Frontier (F9) with one stop, leaving at 11:11 AM on Thursday and landing at 9:54 AM on Friday. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,204 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $638 |
| Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,404 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $162 |
| The total, before you go | $2,204 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
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
$319 per person, round trip
$638 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 42h 5m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 11:11 AM – Fri, Dec 4, 9:54 AM · back Sun, Dec 6, 5:01 AM – Mon, Dec 7, 12:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $319 | 1 stop | 42h 5m |
| SY + F9 | $402 | 2 stops | 32h 31m |
| Frontier | $348 | 2 stops | 33h 2m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 11:04 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $319 per person round trip, the fare is $4 below the $323 median of our earlier checks on this route, or about 1% under. That makes it a fair price rather than a drop, and in the last 30 days we saw it as low as $269. Early December is the start of Miami's peak season, with warm dry days, typical highs of 79–81°F and lows near 65°F. That season also brings the highest hotel rates, which is why the hotel makes up most of the $2,204 total for two. Because of the stop you'll spend Thursday traveling, so plan on two full beach days, Friday and Saturday, before a 5:01 AM flight home on Sunday. Prices were all in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short warm-weather beach getaway: mornings on the sand, Art Deco walks and Cuban coffee, with nightlife if you want it. It suits a couple or two friends who care more about sun than a packed schedule and don't mind a lot of travel time. You'll have about two full days on the ground, so keep the pace easy and stay close to the ocean.
Weather in Miami, Dec 3–6
Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 65°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3 | 79 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 79 °F | 64 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 81 °F | 66 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 80 °F | 65 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $1,404 for 3 nights ($468 a night), 4 stars, 8.2 from 1,938 reviews, with a bay-view room, the $162 resort fee counted and no free cancellation. Monte Carlo by Miami Vacations in North Beach is the top-rated pick at 9 from 1,554 reviews. It's $1,798 for the stay ($599 a night) for a one-bedroom apartment with a balcony, free cancellation and $221 in property fees listed. Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort is the budget pick at $998 ($333 a night), 6.8 from 1,709 reviews, with free cancellation and $123 in property fees listed. It's in Mid-Beach, which has quieter oceanfront resorts a short ride from the South Beach scene.
Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach
$1,404 for 3 nights, two guests · $468 a night
See roomsMonte Carlo by Miami Vacations
$1,798 for 3 nights, two guests · $599 a night
See roomsBest Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort
$998 for 3 nights, two guests · $333 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 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 Minneapolis | Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 42h 5m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,514 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 3 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $638 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach) | $1,404 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $2,822 |
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: Minneapolis to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $319 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $269 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $323 |
| 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).
- Peak season with warm dry days and the highest hotel rates
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Miami is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
- The fare is $319 per person all in; a checked bag isn't included, at about $240 for two.
- We budget $780 for two for 3 days of spending, which isn't in the $2,204 total.
- Miami International (MIA) is the arrival airport; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For travelers who don't mind long layovers, yes. The fare is 1% under the $323 median and the weather runs 79–81°F, but the one-stop routing lands you on Friday morning and flies you home at 5:01 AM on Sunday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,204 all in: $638 for the flights and $1,404 for 3 nights at Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach, including its $162 resort fee. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't in that total.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 79–81°F and lows are near 65°F for these dates. Early December is peak season, with warm dry days.
Is 3 nights enough?
The hotel stay covers 3 nights, but with the stop you arrive at 9:54 AM on Friday, Dec 4, and leave at 5:01 AM on Sunday. Plan on two full days.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) to Miami International (MIA), and you'll pay in US dollars.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Trump International Beach Resort - Sunny Isles Beach doesn't offer free cancellation. Monte Carlo by Miami Vacations and Best Western Plus Atlantic Beach Resort both do.
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