Miami from New Orleans, Dec 3–6: $1,425 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $165 per person, $139 below the highest fare we saw
- Partial ocean view room at Sole Miami, rated 8.1 from 445 reviews
- Typical December highs of 79–81°F, lows near 65°F
The catch: This fare connects, and the return leaves Miami 7:10 AM Sunday, Dec 6 and lands 8:41 AM Monday, Dec 7; a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can ride an overnight trip home and land Monday morning; skip it if you need to be back Sunday night.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip home: $1,425 for two covers the flights at $329 plus 3 nights at Sole Miami, A Noble House Resort at $1,096, taxes and fees included. You'd go Dec 3–6, 2026 on Frontier (F9) with a connection, not nonstop. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,425 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $329 |
| Sole Miami, A Noble House Resort, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,096 |
| The total, before you go | $1,425 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$139 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
$165 per person, round trip
$329 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 36h 5m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 9:26 AM – Thu, Dec 3, 8:00 PM · back Sun, Dec 6, 7:10 AM – Mon, Dec 7, 8:41 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $165 | 1 stop | 36h 5m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $289 | nonstop | 1h 58m |
| Frontier | $185 | 1 stop | 22h 7m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 9:09 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $165 per person, this Frontier fare is $139 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, out of 12 offers we checked. That's 46% under it. 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. Miami is 671 miles from New Orleans and 1 hour ahead. Peak season also brings the highest hotel rates, so most of the $1,425 for two goes to the hotel: $1,096 of it. If you'd rather fly nonstop, we found American at $289 per person, leaving 6:02 PM and landing 9:00 PM, but that brings the flights to $578 for two. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short beach-and-city getaway for two. Spend mornings on the sand in Miami Beach and afternoons walking Art Deco streets, then have Cuban coffee in Little Havana and late dinners that can turn into a night out. Three nights works for a couple or two friends who want warm weather in December without a passport. The pace is easy, with one bigger outing like the Everglades or Key Biscayne.
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
Sole Miami, A Noble House Resort is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $1,096 for 3 nights ($365 a night) for a Partial Ocean View Double. It's rated 8.1 from 445 reviews and has no free cancellation. Hotel Rendale Miami Beach is the top rated at 8.2 from 4,046 reviews. It's $1,546 for the stay ($515 a night) in Mid-Beach, a quieter oceanfront stretch a short ride from the South Beach scene. On a budget, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort is $716 ($239 a night), rated 6.7 from 1,603 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. South Beach is the area for Art Deco hotels and Ocean Drive. Brickell suits rooftop bars and downtown dining.
Sole Miami, A Noble House Resort
$1,096 for 3 nights, two guests · $365 a night
See roomsHotel Rendale Miami Beach
$1,546 for 3 nights, two guests · $515 a night
See roomsRamada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort
$716 for 3 nights, two guests · $239 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 stay for the 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 New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 36h 5m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 671 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 3 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $330 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Sole Miami, A Noble House Resort) | $1,096 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $2,206 |
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: New Orleans to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $165 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $164 (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, and you pay in US dollars
- Miami is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans
- The outbound leaves MSY at 9:26 AM and lands at MIA at 8:00 PM on Dec 3
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,425 total
- Only Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort offers free cancellation
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if the schedule works for you. The fare is $139 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and the weather is in peak dry season. The catch is the return: it leaves 7:10 AM Dec 6 and lands 8:41 AM Dec 7.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,425 all in: $329 for the flights plus $1,096 for 3 nights at Sole Miami, taxes and fees included. Bags and any resort fee are extra. With our $780 spending budget for two, the total comes to $2,206.
Do I need a passport?
No. Miami is in the US, so you pay in US dollars and no passport is needed. You'll just lose 1 hour on the clock when you land.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates are 79–81°F, with lows near 65°F. December is peak season in Miami, with warm, dry days, so it's beach weather.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found American, operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle, at $289 per person, $578 for two. It leaves 6:02 PM Dec 3 and takes 118 minutes, landing 9:00 PM.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. Three nights covers a beach day, Ocean Drive and Little Havana, plus one outing to the Everglades or Crandon Park on Key Biscayne.
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