Miami International Airport is about 6 miles west-northwest of downtown. The Metrorail Orange Line connects it to downtown via the MIA Mover. The climate is hot and humid, with a rainy season from mid-May to mid-October and a drier winter.
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6 miles (10 km) from the city centre. 55.9 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | Metrorail Orange Line from MIA Station to downtown | about 15m | $2.25 |
| Bus | Metrobus Airport Flyer to South Beach | – | – |
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.
Since May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 or older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, an enhanced driver's license, a valid passport, or another TSA-accepted ID to fly within the US. Travelers without acceptable ID are denied passage through the checkpoint. REAL ID cards show a star at the top.
Winters are shorter, warm and noticeably drier. The rainy season runs May 15 to Oct 15, and Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov 30, peaking mid-August to late September.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F (24°C) | 61°F (16°C) |
| Feb | 78°F (26°C) | 63°F (17°C) |
| Mar | 81°F (27°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Apr | 84°F (29°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
| Jun | 89°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Jul | 91°F (33°C) | 78°F (26°C) |
| Aug | 91°F (33°C) | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sep | 89°F (32°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Oct | 86°F (30°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Nov | 81°F (27°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Dec | 78°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) |
Miami is served by Miami International Airport (MIA). Miami International Airport handled about 55.9 million passengers in 2024.
Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security. Since May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 or older needs a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, an enhanced driver's license, a valid passport, or another TSA-accepted ID to fly within the US. Travelers without acceptable ID are denied passage through the checkpoint. REAL ID cards show a star at the top.
Winters are shorter, warm and noticeably drier. The rainy season runs May 15 to Oct 15, and Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov 30, peaking mid-August to late September.
Metrorail Orange Line from MIA Station to downtown, about 15 minutes, $2.25. Other options include metrobus airport flyer to south beach.
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.