The best time to book a flight to Miami to save money

Cheapest Days to Fly: Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Avoid Fridays and Sundays.

Cheapest Time of Day: At dawn, overnight, and at the dinner hour.

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Miami: Summer. Spring and fall can be also cheaper, but avoid Spring Break.

The Ft. Lauderdale airport can be a cheaper alternative to Miami International, and the two cities are just 25 miles apart.

Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): This airport is served by Southwest, Virgin America, JetBlue and other discount carriers plus numerous legacy and international airlines including several Caribbean carriers.