You'll probably find a less-expensive airfare by flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), a half an hour's drive north of Miami than flying directly into Miami. This airport receives hundreds of flights per day and thousands of visiting travelers, primarily from domestic locations. Ft. Lauderdale's rental-car agencies usually offer great deals. If you don't rent a car, you can take the airport shuttle to Miami. The service is efficient and timely. For $ 12, you share a car that will take you at any location in Miami. A great deal, considering that you already saved a couple of hundreds dollars flying into this airport. If you have to drive on I-95 to get back to FLL from the Miami area, expect a driving time one hour longer in rush hours.

Miami International Airport ( MIA ) is the city's international airport. It is one of American Airline's major hubs. It has service to almost every capital city in Latin America (flights from American carriers from Mexico to South America make a connection here), and most European capitals and important cities. MIA is one of the busiest airports in the U.S.

With many new national stores, the airport shopping and dining area is small, but pleasant. It can be confusing to cruise around the airport as is really big and expect it to be bigger as it is under expansion. Some sections have been almost completed as the North Terminal, an American Airlines spot, on Concourse D.

Once you leave the airport, you can take a taxi with fares calculated on the zone basis, or you can take a shuttle that serves the entire region with shared van rides. Or, you can rent a car. All the major agencies have an office there. Take the company bus that will take you to the agency of your preference.