Miami Flight Deals - Fly to Chicago from $28 Round-Trip This Week

Jaw-dropping deals from MIA and FLL - Caribbean getaways, European escapes, and premium cabin deals you won't want to miss

March 06, 2026

Your weekly roundup of the best flight deals from Miami International (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - March 5, 2026. This week is stacked with incredible value, headlined by a stunning $28 round-trip fare to Chicago. Whether you are dreaming of a quick Caribbean escape, a European adventure, or a cross-country trip, we have got deals departing from both of your local airports. Read on for all the best economy deals in the free section below - and scroll past the paywall for our premium Business Class and First Class picks.

🇺🇸 Domestic US Deals

Incredible domestic fares this week from MIA - including one of the lowest Chicago prices we have ever seen. These deals are direct flights and won't last long.

MIA → Chicago (ORD) - $28 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 16 - May 21 (5 nights, around Memorial Day). Direct. 69% below typical price. This is an extraordinary fare - one of the cheapest flights we have ever tracked out of Miami.

Best dates to fly MIA → Chicago:

May 16 - May 21 | $28 | 5 days (Saturday departure - weekend trip)
May 16 - May 23 | $28 | 7 days (Saturday departure - extended stay)
May 16 - May 26 | $28 | 10 days (Saturday departure - longer getaway)

MIA → New York JFK - $41 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 25 - Mar 30 (5 nights, midweek departure). Direct. 79% below typical price. A brilliant fare for a quick trip to the Big Apple in just 2 weeks.

Best dates to fly MIA → New York JFK:

Mar 25 - Mar 30 | $41 | 5 days (Wednesday departure - midweek deal)
Mar 25 - Apr 1 | $41 | 7 days (Wednesday departure - full week)
Mar 25 - Apr 4 | $41 | 10 days (Wednesday departure - extended trip)

MIA → Los Angeles (LAX) - $369 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 21 - Mar 26 (5 nights, weekend departure). Direct. 5% below typical price. A solid fare for a coast-to-coast getaway departing this Saturday.

Best dates to fly MIA → Los Angeles:

Mar 21 - Mar 26 | $369 | 5 days (Saturday departure - weekend trip)
Mar 21 - Mar 28 | $369 | 7 days (Saturday departure - full week)
Mar 21 - Mar 31 | $369 | 10 days (Saturday departure - extended stay)

Miami Airport Tip - Domestic Flights: MIA is your best bet for direct flights to major hubs like JFK, ORD, and LAX. American Airlines dominates MIA with frequent direct services to almost every major US city. If you are chasing the lowest fares to the Northeast, check both MIA and FLL - budget carriers like Spirit and Frontier often undercut legacy airlines out of Fort Lauderdale.

🌴 Caribbean and Latin America Deals

Miami's true superpower is its proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America. This week we have outstanding fares to San Juan, Nassau, Punta Cana, Cancun, Jamaica, and beyond - from both MIA and FLL.

FLL → San Juan (SJU) - $39 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 20 - Apr 25 (5 nights, departs Monday). Direct. 59% below typical price. Puerto Rico for under $40 from Fort Lauderdale is remarkable - snap this up fast. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly FLL → San Juan:

Apr 20 - Apr 25 | $39 | 5 days
Apr 20 - Apr 27 | $39 | 7 days
Apr 20 - Apr 30 | $39 | 10 days

MIA → San Juan (SJU) - $59 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 21 - Apr 26 (5 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 30% below typical price. A phenomenal deal for a Puerto Rico beach break in about 6 weeks. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Nassau (NAS) - $91 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 24 - Mar 29 (5 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 22% below typical price. The Bahamas in under 2 weeks for under $100 - hard to beat. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Punta Cana (PUJ) - $94 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 23 - Mar 28 (5 nights, departs Monday). Direct. 28% below typical price. Dominican Republic beach resorts at 27 degrees Celsius - perfect timing. ✅ Good Deal

FLL → Nassau (NAS) - $100 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 19 - Mar 24 (5 nights, departs Thursday). Direct. 21% below typical price. A Nassau getaway from Fort Lauderdale departing in just 2 weeks. ✅ Good Deal

FLL → Cancun (CUN) - $107 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 21 - Mar 26 (5 nights, Saturday departure - weekend trip). Direct. 36% below typical price. Cancun beach paradise at 26 degrees Celsius departing this weekend from FLL. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Montego Bay (MBJ) - $128 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 24 - Mar 29 (5 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 50% below typical price. Jamaica sunshine and reggae vibes at 27 degrees - a genuine half-price deal. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Cancun (CUN) - $154 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 22 - Mar 27 (5 nights, Sunday departure). Direct. 21% below typical price. Warm Caribbean waters await in just under 3 weeks. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Barbados (BGI) - $315 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 22 - Mar 27 (5 nights, Sunday departure). Direct. 7% below typical price. Year-round tropical warmth in Barbados - a solid fare for this popular destination. ✅ Good Deal

Miami Airport Tip - Caribbean and Mexico: For Caribbean destinations, both MIA and FLL offer competitive fares - always check both. FLL often has lower fares to Puerto Rico and the Bahamas thanks to ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier. MIA is generally better for direct flights to Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and the Eastern Caribbean. Want to stretch your miles even further on these Caribbean routes? Award Travel Finder regularly tracks sweet spot award redemptions on routes like MIA to the Caribbean that can get you there for as few as 7,500 miles one-way.

🌍 Latin America Deals

Miami is the gateway to South America, and this week's deals reflect that. From under $150 to Bogota all the way to Buenos Aires and Santiago, MIA connects you to the whole continent at great prices.

MIA → Bogota (BOG) - $134 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 22 - Mar 27 (5 nights, Sunday departure). Direct. 56% below typical price. Bogota for under $150 from MIA is a standout deal - Colombia's vibrant capital at more than half the usual price. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Aruba (AUA) - $218 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 14 - Apr 19 (5 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 19% below typical price. One of the Caribbean's most beloved islands at a fair price. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Lima (LIM) - $277 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 9 - Apr 14 (5 nights, departs Thursday). Direct. 14% below typical price. Peru's food capital and gateway to Machu Picchu - solid value for a South American adventure. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Sao Paulo (GRU) - $291 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 6 - May 11 (5 nights, departs Wednesday). Direct. 25% below typical price. Brazil's economic powerhouse and cultural hub at a great price in about 2 months. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Buenos Aires (EZE) - $369 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 19 - Mar 24 (5 nights, departs Thursday). Direct. 44% below typical price. The Paris of South America at nearly half price - departing in just 2 weeks. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Santiago (SCL) - $381 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Jun 3 - Jun 8 (5 nights, departs Wednesday). Direct. 21% below typical price. Chile's sophisticated capital at a below-typical price for a summer trip. ✅ Good Deal

🇪🇺 Europe Deals

European fares from Miami are looking very competitive right now. Barcelona is the standout this week with a genuinely impressive price, but London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Zurich are all well below their typical ranges.

MIA → Barcelona (BCN) - $286 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 13 - Apr 16 (3 nights, departs Monday). Direct. 48% below typical price. Under $300 to Barcelona is an exceptional find - Mediterranean beaches and culture await. ✅ Good Deal

Best dates to fly MIA → Barcelona:

Apr 13 - Apr 16 | $286 | 3 days
Apr 13 - Apr 17 | $286 | 4 days
Apr 13 - Apr 18 | $286 | 5 days

MIA → Madrid (MAD) - $374 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 13 - Apr 16 (3 nights, departs Monday). Direct. 25% below typical price. Spain's capital at a solid price - great for a long weekend city break. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → London Heathrow (LHR) - $458 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 23 - Mar 26 (3 nights, departs Monday). Direct. 35% below typical price. London in under 3 weeks for well under $500 is excellent value. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Paris (CDG) - $494 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 15 - Apr 18 (3 nights, departs Wednesday). Direct. 29% below typical price. A quick Paris getaway in about 6 weeks - City of Light for under $500. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Amsterdam (AMS) - $709 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 26 - Apr 29 (3 nights, Sunday departure). Direct. 32% below typical price. Amsterdam in spring for under $710 - tulip season and canal vibes. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Frankfurt (FRA) - $739 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 5 - May 8 (3 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 59% below typical price. Germany's financial hub at nearly 60% off - a remarkable economy fare for a European city break. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Zurich (ZRH) - $739 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 5 - May 8 (3 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 40% below typical price. Switzerland for under $750 from Miami is genuinely great value. ✅ Good Deal

Miami Airport Tip - Europe: For transatlantic flights, MIA is your airport. American Airlines and Iberia both operate direct services to Madrid and London from Miami International. For the best fares to Spain, look at departing midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) when prices tend to dip. These routes can also be excellent value using miles - Award Travel Finder tracks Business Class award availability on MIA to Europe routes, and the sweet spots using Avios or AAdvantage miles can be extraordinary. If you want to maximise every mile you earn on these flights, Miles and Points Daily covers the best credit card bonuses and transfer partners to help you build up your points balance fast.

🌏 Middle East Deals

Miami has surprisingly strong connections to the Middle East, with competitive fares to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv this week.

MIA → Dubai (DXB) - $592 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 23 - Mar 28 (5 nights, departs Monday). Direct. 15% below typical price. Desert warmth and luxury at 23 degrees Celsius - a solid price for this popular long-haul route. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Doha (DOH) - $725 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Jul 1 - Jul 6 (5 nights, departs Wednesday, near Independence Day). Direct. 33% below typical price. Qatar in summer - a third below typical pricing. ✅ Good Deal

MIA → Tel Aviv (TLV) - $804 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 21 - Apr 26 (5 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 36% below typical price. Israel at over a third below typical - a meaningful saving on this popular long-haul route. ✅ Good Deal

This Week's Top Picks - Quick Summary

🔥 Best Domestic Deal: MIA → Chicago from $28 round-trip (May 16)
🔥 Best Caribbean Deal: FLL → San Juan from $39 round-trip (Apr 20)
🔥 Best Latin America Deal: MIA → Bogota from $134 round-trip (Mar 22)
🔥 Best Europe Deal: MIA → Barcelona from $286 round-trip (Apr 13)
🔥 Best Middle East Deal: MIA → Dubai from $592 round-trip (Mar 23)

✈️ Premium Section - Business Class and First Class Deals from Miami

Welcome to the premium section. This week we have 26 premium cabin deals departing from Miami International, including some extraordinary Business Class prices on routes to Europe, the Middle East, and South America. These are heavily discounted fares compared to typical pricing - some up to 67% below what you would normally pay.

🇺🇸 Domestic Business Class

MIA → Chicago (ORD) - Business Class - $127 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 16 - May 21 (5 nights, Saturday departure, around Memorial Day). Direct. 55% below typical (usually $127-$433). Domestic Business Class for $127 is jaw-dropping - you are flying up front for barely more than a typical economy ticket. Grab this immediately.

Best dates to fly MIA → Chicago Business Class:

May 16 - May 21 | $127 | 5 days (Saturday departure - weekend)
May 16 - May 23 | $127 | 7 days (Saturday departure - extended)
May 16 - May 26 | $127 | 10 days (Saturday departure - long stay)

MIA → New York JFK - Business Class - $150 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 25 - Mar 30 (5 nights, midweek departure). Direct. 58% below typical (usually $150-$566). Business Class to New York for $150 round-trip is exceptional - normally 58% more expensive. Perfect for a stylish quick city break departing in 2 weeks.

MIA → Los Angeles (LAX) - Business Class - $669 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 25 - Mar 30 (5 nights, midweek departure). Direct. 39% below typical (usually $669-$1530). Cross-country in Business Class for under $670 - nearly $1,000 off typical pricing.

🌴 Caribbean and Latin America - Business Class

FLL → San Juan (SJU) - Business Class - $138 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 20 - Apr 25. Direct. 44% below typical (usually $138-$353). Business Class to Puerto Rico for $138 from Fort Lauderdale - combine this with the FLL economy fare of $39 and check who in your group wants to upgrade.

MIA → San Juan (SJU) - Business Class - $188 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 21 - Apr 26. Direct. 31% below typical (usually $188-$355).

MIA → Nassau (NAS) - Business Class - $231 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 12 - Apr 17 (Sunday departure). Direct. 28% below typical (usually $231-$410).

MIA → Punta Cana (PUJ) - Business Class - $231 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 26 - May 31 (around Memorial Day). Direct. 49% below typical (usually $231-$675). Dominican Republic in Business Class over Memorial Day weekend for under $250 - remarkable.

MIA → Cancun (CUN) - Business Class - $276 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 23 - Mar 28. Direct. 28% below typical (usually $276-$491).

MIA → Montego Bay (MBJ) - Business Class - $305 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 22 - Mar 27. Direct. 44% below typical (usually $305-$775). Jamaica in Business Class for under $310 - nearly half price.

MIA → Bogota (BOG) - Business Class - $446 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 2 - Apr 7. Direct. 33% below typical (usually $446-$878).

MIA → Aruba (AUA) - Business Class - $529 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 14 - Apr 19. Direct. 14% below typical (usually $529-$699).

MIA → Lima (LIM) - Business Class - $1,226 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 1 - Apr 6. Direct. 9% below typical (usually $1,226-$1,474).

MIA → Santiago (SCL) - Business Class - STANDOUT DEAL - $2,040 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 8 - Apr 13. Direct. 63% below typical (usually $2,040-$9,083). This is a spectacular Business Class deal to Chile - you are saving over $3,500 compared to typical pricing. If you have been eyeing a South American Business Class trip, this is the one.

MIA → Sao Paulo (GRU) - Business Class - $2,129 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 16 - Apr 21. Direct. 18% below typical (usually $2,129-$3,084).

MIA → Buenos Aires (EZE) - Business Class - $2,242 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 19 - Mar 24. Direct. 27% below typical (usually $2,242-$3,916). Business Class to Buenos Aires departing in 2 weeks at over a quarter off - a great fare for a bucket list South American trip.

🇪🇺 Europe - Business Class

European Business Class out of MIA is producing some genuinely impressive deals this week - especially to Paris, which is coming in at 57% below typical pricing.

MIA → Madrid (MAD) - Business Class - $2,676 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. May 8 - May 11 (Friday departure - weekend trip). Direct. 10% below typical (usually $2,676-$3,302). Business Class to Spain over a long weekend in May.

MIA → London Heathrow (LHR) - Business Class - $3,242 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Jun 3 - Jun 6 (3 nights, departs Wednesday). Direct. 18% below typical (usually $3,219-$4,692). London in Business Class in early summer - saving over $700 on a typical fare.

MIA → Paris (CDG) - Business Class - STANDOUT DEAL - $3,514 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 7 - Apr 10 (3 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 57% below typical (usually $3,514-$12,982). This is one of the best Business Class deals we have seen this year - Paris for just over $3,500 when it typically goes for up to $13,000. A saving of $4,734+ on a typical price.

MIA → Barcelona (BCN) - Business Class - $4,529 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 7 - Apr 10 (3 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 39% below typical (usually $4,529-$10,319). Nearly 40% off Business Class to Barcelona - saving almost $2,900.

MIA → Frankfurt (FRA) - Business Class - $5,977 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 7 - Apr 10 (3 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 38% below typical (usually $5,977-$13,234). A $3,629 saving on Business Class to Frankfurt.

MIA → Zurich (ZRH) - Business Class - $5,977 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 7 - Apr 10 (3 nights, departs Tuesday). Direct. 7% below typical (usually $5,977-$6,827).

🌍 Middle East - Business Class

MIA → Dubai (DXB) - Business Class - STANDOUT DEAL - $4,670 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Mar 19 - Mar 24 (5 nights, departs Thursday). Direct. 67% below typical (usually $4,670-$23,484). This is the single best percentage saving of any premium deal this week - 67% off with a potential saving of over $9,400. Emirates-style luxury to Dubai at a fraction of what you would normally pay. Departing in just 2 weeks.

MIA → Tel Aviv (TLV) - Business Class - $5,240 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Apr 21 - Apr 26. Direct. 16% below typical (usually $5,240-$7,214).

MIA → Doha (DOH) - Business Class - $8,371 round-trip - Multiple Airlines. Jun 16 - Jun 21. Direct. 5% below typical (usually $8,371-$9,344). Qatar Airways Business Class at a slight discount for a summer trip to Doha.

Miami Airport Strategy Guide

Knowing which Miami airport to use can save you both time and money. Here is our expert breakdown:

Miami International (MIA) - Best For:

Transatlantic routes to Europe, Middle East, and Africa - MIA is American Airlines' second-largest hub and offers the most direct international connections
South America - MIA is the undisputed gateway to Latin America with the most direct routes to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru
Caribbean long-haul - Jamaica, Barbados, and Eastern Caribbean destinations
Business and First Class travel - the vast majority of premium cabin inventory departs from MIA
Connecting to Asia via partner hubs - book MIA through codeshare partners for smoother Asia-Pacific connections
Hidden gem: MIA to Madrid on Iberia and MIA to London on British Airways are consistently among the best-value transatlantic routes in the US

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Best For:

Budget Caribbean travel - Spirit and Frontier dominate FLL with rock-bottom fares to Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic
Domestic budget flights - especially on Spirit to Northeast cities
Short Caribbean hops - FLL to Nassau and FLL to San Juan are two of the best-value short-haul routes in South Florida
Avoiding MIA crowds - FLL is considerably smaller and faster to transit during peak season
Cruise port connections - FLL is right next to Port Everglades, one of the world's busiest cruise terminals
Pro tip: Always search FLL alongside MIA for any Caribbean or East Coast domestic destination - the price difference can be $50-$200+ on the same route

Premium Cabin Booking Tips from Miami

Book Business Class to Europe 3-6 months in advance for the best availability - the Apr 7 window for Paris, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Zurich is particularly strong right now
The MIA - MAD (Madrid) route operated by Iberia is frequently the best-value Business Class transatlantic route from the US - watch for flash sales
For Middle East Business Class, the MIA - DXB Emirates route is legendary for its onboard product - the $4,670 deal this week is 67% off and exceptional value
Always compare booking directly vs using miles for premium cabins. For example, the Paris Business Class at $3,514 could potentially be booked for 50,000-60,000 AA miles one-way - check Award Travel Finder for the latest availability
Midweek departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) consistently produce the lowest Business Class fares out of MIA - especially to Europe
The 3-night trip window (departing Tuesday, returning Friday) is a sweet spot for European Business Class - you get the low weekday fare both ways

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