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Jordan Hinsch
25 Best Weekend Getaways from Miami (Within a 3 Hour Flight)
Updated: Jun 30, 2021
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
As always, I highly recommend you browse hotel selections on TripAdvisor. Hands-down the best way to choose your stay.
The Bahamas - 30 Minutes to 2 Hours
Why go?
Turquoise waters, friendly people, and close proximity to Florida make the Bahamas a popular destination.
When to go?
December to July to avoid hurricanes and tropical storms.
May to August to avoid crowds and surcharges.
November to February to avoid the summer heat.
Who can fly you there?
*Nassau (NAS)
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Bahamasair from MIA - See flight deals
JetBlue from FLL - See flight deals
Southwest from FLL - See flight deals
*North Eleuthera (ELH)
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Silver Airways from FLL - See flight deals
*Governor's Harbor (GHB)
Silver Airways from FLL - See flight deals
*Marsh Harbour (MHH)
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Bahamasair from MIA - See flight deals
Silver Airways from FLL - See flight deals
*Exuma (GGT)
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Silver Airways from FLL - See flight deals
*Bimini (BIM)
Silver Airways from FLL - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
Notable Events
Bahamian Carnival - First Weekend in May
Junkanoo - 2nd Thursday in December
Turks and Caicos (PLS) - 1.5 Hours
Why go?
World's best beach and incredible diving, enough said.
When to go?
December to June to avoid hurricanes and tropical storms.
April to May to avoid crowds and surcharges.
Who can fly you there?
AA from MIA - See flight deals
JetBlue from FLL - See flight deals
Southwest from FLL - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $200+
Where can you stay?
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.
When to go?
December to July to avoid hurricanes and tropical storms.
April to June to avoid the busy winter and the upcoming rainy season.
Who can fly you there?
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Jetblue from FLL - See flight deals
Southwest from FLL - See flight deals
Spirit Airways from FLL - See flight deals
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.
When to go?
March to June to avoid crowds and surcharges.
Who can fly you there?
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Cayman Airways from MIA - See flight deals
Jetblue from FLL - See flight deals
Southwest from FLL - See flight deals
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.
When to go?
November to January for the best weather.
April to June to avoid crowds and surcharges.
Who can fly you there?
AA from MIA - See flight deals
Jetblue from FLL - See flight deals
Southwest from FLL - See flight deals
Spirit Airways from FLL - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $250+