Miami from Philadelphia, Nov 19–22: $931 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier nonstop, 3h 4m, leaves Philadelphia 4:47 PM Thursday
- $231 per person, $102 below the highest fare we saw
- South Beach hotel for 3 nights, rated 7.9 from 1,019 reviews
The catch: Climate normals show drizzle or rain Nov 20–22, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm South Beach long weekend and pack light; skip it if you need dry beach days.
Worth it if you can live with some drizzle. The trip costs $931 for two: $462 for the nonstop flights plus $469 for 3 nights at Dorchester Hotel & Suites, with taxes and fees included, but not a checked bag, any resort fee or spending money. You'd fly Frontier nonstop from Philadelphia on Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, leaving at 4:47 PM and landing in Miami at 7:51 PM, and come home Sunday, Nov 22.
The total, before you go
$931 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $462 |
| Dorchester Hotel & Suites, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $469 |
| The total, before you go | $931 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$102 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
$231 per person, round trip
$462 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 3h 4m
Out Thu, Nov 19, 4:47 PM – Thu, Nov 19, 7:51 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $231 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
| Frontier | $270 | 1 stop | 11h 18m |
| Frontier | $282 | 1 stop | 21h 16m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $231 per person, the Frontier nonstop is $102 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 31% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add the hotel and the whole trip comes to $931 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's the price we found when we checked. Prices move, so we can't promise it'll hold. Mid-November comes before peak season, which runs December to March and brings the highest hotel rates. Typical highs are 79–81°F with lows near 70°F. Hurricane season runs June to November, so it still covers these dates. Weather is the trade-off: climate normals show rain on Saturday, Nov 21 and drizzle on the days around it. This long weekend works best for Cuban food, Art Deco walks and galleries, with the beach as a bonus.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city long weekend: Art Deco streets, Cuban coffee, murals and a long stretch of Atlantic sand. The nightlife is there if you want it, and you can keep a slow pace if you don't. You land Thursday evening and stay 3 nights. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who'd rather walk and eat their way around town than spend all day at a pool.
Weather in Miami, Nov 19–22
Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 70°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 79 °F | 69 °F | Rain |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 79 °F | 67 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Miami
We priced three hotels for the 3 nights. Dorchester Hotel & Suites in South Beach is the best value and the one in the total: $469 for the stay ($156 a night), rated 7.9 from 1,019 reviews. It doesn't offer free cancellation. citizenM Miami South Beach is the top-rated pick at 8.6 from 1,567 reviews. It costs $569 for the stay ($190 a night), with free cancellation. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort in Miami Beach is the budget pick at $409 ($136 a night), rated 6.7 from 1,603 reviews, also with free cancellation. South Beach has the Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive and the widest stretch of sand. Mid-Beach is quieter, with oceanfront resorts a short ride from the scene. None of these prices lists a resort fee.
Dorchester Hotel & Suites
$469 for 3 nights, two guests · $156 a night
See roomscitizenM Miami South Beach
$569 for 3 nights, two guests · $190 a night
See roomsRamada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort
$409 for 3 nights, two guests · $136 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 on your first evening
- Eat a Cubano and drink cafecito on Calle Ocho in Little Havana
- See the murals of Wynwood Walls, then explore the galleries and breweries nearby
- Take an airboat ride in the Everglades
- Spend a day at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne if the skies clear
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
| Flight time | 3h 4m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,020 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in Miami costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $462 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Dorchester Hotel & Suites) | $469 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $1,711 |
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: Philadelphia to Miami
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $231 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $231 (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).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
- The Frontier nonstop covers 1,020 miles in 3h 4m, leaving PHL at 4:47 PM and landing at MIA at 7:51 PM.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $931 total, and neither is spending money.
- Dorchester Hotel & Suites has no free cancellation. citizenM Miami South Beach and the Ramada both offer it.
- Miami International (MIA) is your arrival airport, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with some drizzle. The fare is $231 per person on a Frontier nonstop, $102 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and the whole trip is $931 for two. Climate normals show drizzle or rain on Nov 20–22, so plan a few indoor stops.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$931, taxes and fees included: $462 for the flights and $469 for 3 nights at Dorchester Hotel & Suites. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money cost extra. That's what we found when we checked, and prices can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. Miami is a domestic trip from Philadelphia, you pay in US dollars and you won't change your watch.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 79–81°F with lows near 70°F. Climate normals show partly cloudy skies on Thursday, Nov 19, drizzle on Nov 20 and 22, and rain on Saturday, Nov 21. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. You land at 7:51 PM Thursday, then have Friday and Saturday for Ocean Drive, Little Havana and Wynwood before heading home Sunday, Nov 22.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Not at Dorchester Hotel & Suites, which has no free cancellation. citizenM Miami South Beach ($569 for the stay) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort ($409) both offer free cancellation.
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