Comparison · Los Angeles vs Miami · United States
Los Angeles vs Miami
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Los Angeles for Hollywood, Beaches and free sights; choose Miami for South Beach and Art Deco architecture. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 3,759 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 3,759 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Los Angeles
- March–May and September–November
- Best time for Miami
- December–April
Side by side
| Los Angeles | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Hollywood, Beaches and Griffith Observatory | South Beach, Art Deco architecture and Cuban food |
| Best time to visit | March–May and September–November | December–April |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $250–$400 | $230–$400 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 29°C (84°F) | July, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 20°C (68°F) | January, 24°C (75°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 10 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | Santa Monica State Beach | South Beach |
| Airports | LAX, BUR, LGB, SNA, ONT | MIA, FLL |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Los Angeles for…
Hollywood, Beaches and free sights. Los Angeles is a sprawling region of distinct neighbourhoods rather than a single centre: Hollywood and Griffith Park below the hills, Santa Monica and Venice on the beach, a revived Downtown of museums and food halls, and Beverly Hills and West Hollywood in…
Choose Miami for…
South Beach and Art Deco architecture. Miami pairs a long barrier-island beach, Miami Beach, with a mainland city of Cuban cafés, glass towers and street art. South Beach's Art Deco District and Ocean Drive face the Atlantic; across Biscayne Bay, Little Havana, Wynwood, Brickell and Coconut Grove…
Top sights compared
| # | Los Angeles | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffith Observatory | South Beach |
| 2 | Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre | Art Deco Historic District |
| 3 | Getty Center | Wynwood Walls |
| 4 | Santa Monica Pier | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
| 5 | Venice Beach Boardwalk and canals | Little Havana and Calle Ocho |
Food compared
| Los Angeles | Miami |
|---|---|
| Tacos al pastor | Cuban sandwich |
| French dip sandwich | Cafecito and colada |
| Korean barbecue | Croquetas |
| Double-Double burger | Pastelitos |
Which is cheaper?
Los Angeles and Miami cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $250–$400 in Los Angeles and $230–$400 in Miami (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Miami on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 3,759 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 12 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Los Angeles or Miami cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $250–$400 in Los Angeles and $230–$400 in Miami (estimates).
+Is Los Angeles or Miami better for a first trip?
Pick Los Angeles for Hollywood, Beaches and free sights, or Miami for South Beach and Art Deco architecture.
+How far is Los Angeles from Miami?
About 3,759 km in a straight line.