Miami trip from Washington Dulles (IAD): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night Miami trip from Washington Dulles (IAD) runs about $1,804 to $2,404 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | United non-stop | Hyatt Centric Brickell · 4★ | $500 | $1,040 | $768 | $96 | $2,404 |
| Best value | United non-stop | South Beach hostel, private room · 2★ | $500 | $440 | $768 | $96 | $1,804 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Art Deco boutique hotel, Ocean Drive · 3★ | $500 | $840 | $768 | $96 | $2,204 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- South Beach dayfree
Day 2
- Key Biscayne and Bill Baggs park$16 for 2
Day 3
- South Beach night out$80 for 2
Day 4
- A free day to explore.
Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Fort Lauderdale | 1 stop | 4h 46m | $300 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 5h 11m | $400 |
| Southwest via Orlando | 1 stop | 4h 49m | $400 |
| JetBlue via Fort Lauderdale | 1 stop | 4h 46m | $400 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 5h 11m | $480 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 31m | $500 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 2h 31m | $510 |
Food: about $96 a person a day
Breakfast$16
Lunch$22
Dinner$48
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Versailles Cuban restaurantOrder: Cuban sandwich and a cafecito · about $25 a person
- Joe's Stone CrabOrder: Stone crabs and key lime pie · about $90 a person
- Azucar ice creamOrder: Abuela Maria ice cream · about $7 a person
- Kyu, WynwoodOrder: Wood-fired roasted cauliflower · about $70 a person
- La SandwicherieOrder: French baguette sandwich · about $14 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to Miami from Washington Dulles (IAD)?
About $1,804 to $2,404 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Miami?
Spirit via Fort Lauderdale at about $300 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Miami?
About $96 a person a day at mid-range places, or $768 for 2 over 4 days.
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