25 Best Weekend Getaways from Miami (Within a 3 Hour Flight)
Those who reside in South Florida are blessed to live in an area where over 25 million people vacation every year. But just like anyone else, we all need to get away. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties within a 3 hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to take a vacation day (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends what you want to do.
Before reading, be sure to note three important airport identifiers in this post:
MIA refers to Miami International Airport
FLL refers to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
PBI refers to Palm Beach International Airport
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The Bahamas - 30 Minutes to 2 Hours
Why go?
- Turquoise waters, friendly people, and close proximity to Florida make the Bahamas a popular destination.
Who can fly you there?
*Nassau (NAS)
- AA from MIA
- Bahamasair from MIA
- JetBlue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
*North Eleuthera (ELH)
- AA from MIA
- Silver Airways from FLL
*Governor's Harbor (GHB)
- Silver Airways from FLL
*Marsh Harbour (MHH)
- AA from MIA
- Bahamasair from MIA
- Silver Airways from FLL
*Exuma (GGT)
- AA from MIA
- Silver Airways from FLL
*Bimini (BIM)
- Silver Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Turks and Caicos (PLS) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
- World's best beach and incredible diving, enough said.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- JetBlue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Puerto Rico - 2.5 Hours to San Juan (SJU), 2.5 Hours to Aguadilla (BQN)
Why go?
- Surfing, culture, and hiking. Oh and you don't need a passport to travel.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $125+
Where can you stay?
Grand Cayman (GCM) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
- Caves, spas, beaches, and boats.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Cayman Airways from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
- Caves, beaches, delicious food, and bobsledding.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $250+
Where can you stay?
Cancun, Mexico (CUN) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
- Your money goes a long way: all-inclusive hotels, nightlife, and activities.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Spirit Airways from FLL
- Jetblue, from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Belize City, Belize (BZE) - 2 Hours
Why go?
- Mayan Ruins, Great Blue Hole, beaches, diving/snorkeling, abundance of islands, and wildlife.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $250+
Where can you stay?
Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA) - 2.5 Hours
Why go?
- Mayan Ruins, volcanoes, and waterfalls.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $225+
Where can you stay?
Costa Rica - 3 Hours to San Jose (SJO), 2.5 Hours to Liberia (LIR)
Why go?
- World-class surfing, untouched rainforests, unique wildlife, and great food.
Who can fly you there?
*San Jose (SJO)
- AA from MIA
- Spirit from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
*Liberia (LIR)
- AA from MIA
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $225+
Where can you stay?
Colombia - 3-4 Hours to Bogota (BOG), Cartagena (CTG), or Medellin (MDE)
Why go?
- Experience a fun part of South America with lots to do outdoors.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Avianca from MIA
- LAN from MIA
- VivaColombia from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Aruba (AUA), Bonaire (BON), & Cura?ao (CUR) - 3 Hours
Why go?
- The ABC islands feature beautiful beaches and some of the safest neighborhoods in the Caribbean.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Guadeloupe (PTP) - 3 Hours
Why go?
- No, this is NOT Guadeloupe, Mexico. This is a beautiful French island deep in the Caribbean. USD is not accepted.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Air France from MIA
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $400+
Where can you stay? My personal recommendations are below
- La Toubana Hotel & Spa
- Le Jardin Malanga
- Les Bananes Vertes
- Tendacayou Ecolodge & Spa
- See hotels in Guadeloupe
Martinique (FDF) - Just Over 3 Hours
Why go?
- The closest thing to Europe on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. They only accept Euros and French is the primary language. It is a relatively wealthy but beautiful island. Top-notch hotels and restaurants are two of the many highlights. Don't forget to hike a volcano!
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $400+
Where can you stay? My personal recommendation is below
Antigua (ANU) - Just Over 3 Hours
Why go?
- Nice hotels, nice people, and a fun-filled carnival.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $350+
Where can you stay?
St. Thomas (STT) - 2.5 Hours
Why go?
- It's a great stopping point to take a boat to the British Virgin Islands such as Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
St. Martin/St. Maarten (SXM) - 3 Hours
Why go?
- The frequency of cruise ships has resulted in an above average nightlife along with nice beaches. You can also stand on the famous beach near the airport and get blown away, literally.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
St. Kitts (SKB) - 3 Hours
Why go?
- Rainforests, monkeys, volcanoes, and water sports.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $330+
Where can you stay?
Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) - Just Over 3 Hours
Why go?
- History and cool summertime temps!
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Delta from FLL
- Jetblue from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Charleston, South Carolina (CHS) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
- Art, culture, and a clean city.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $150+
Where can you stay?
Key West, Florida (EYW) - 1 Hour Flight or 3.5 Hour Drive
Why go?
- Don't visit for the beaches, you'll be disappointed. Visit for the history, culture, and the crazy/unique people.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Silver Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $150+
Where can you stay?
Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) - 2.5 Hours
Why go?
- Not just country music, but all types of music. Live music at every bar by the most talented cover bands you'll ever hear. Be prepared to drink, a lot.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $125+
Where can you stay?
New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY) - 2 Hours
Why go?
- Jazz, Cajun cuisine, casinos, and nightlife.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $150+
Where can you stay?
New York, New York (JFK, LGA, EWR, ISP, HPN) - 3 Hours
Why go?
- Sure, most Florida residents, including myself, come from New York. Why not go back for a nice weekend during the summer to see the sights in the city that never sleeps? Or take a trip during the holiday season and see the tree at Rockefeller Center and a Broadway play.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Delta from MIA, FLL & PBI
- Jetblue from FLL & PBI
- Spirit Airways from FLL
- United from MIA, FLL & PBI (flies to Newark, NJ)
- Southwest from FLL & PBI (flies to Islip, NY)
- Frontier Airlines from FLL & PBI (flies to Islip, NY)
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Orlando, Florida (MCO) - 1 Hour Flight or 4 Hour Drive
Why go?
- Disney World & Universal Studios.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Southwest from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
- Silver Airways from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $120+
Where can you stay?
St. Augustine (JAX) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
- The first city in the USA. Visit for history, culture, and some very cool architecture.
Who can fly you there?
- AA from MIA
- Jetblue from FLL
- Spirit Airways from FLL
- Southwest from FLL
How much will it cost to get there?
- Airfare: $150+
Where can you stay?
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