MIA · Huge oneworld hub with a real Flagship and Centurion — but Skytrain only serves Concourse D, most terminal changes reclear security, and BTS 2025 on-time departures were 73.8%.
FLL · Solid mid-tier US airport with excellent cruise and South Florida access but fragmented terminals, average food, and weather/congestion vulnerability.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
MIA7.6+1.2
FLL6.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
MIA7.4
FLL8.0+0.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
MIA6.8+0.3
FLL6.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
MIA7.6+1.1
FLL6.5
FLL
Cruise passengers to Port EvergladesSouthwest/JetBlue/Delta domestic hopsQuick South Florida beach accessBudget ground transport options
FLL
Disconnected terminals requiring re-security or shuttlesCruise-day and early-morning security/traffic spikesLimited true Priority Pass lounges (dining credit only)Thunderstorms and cascading Northeast delays
MIA-WiFi
Posted bottle refill stations
TSA asks 2 hours domestic, 3 hours international
Checkpoint hours vary: South Terminal Checkpoint 9 is 24 hours; several North Terminal checkpoints close in the evening.
Skytrain does not go to H or J
Skytrain only runs the mile-long Concourse D. Walking D end-to-end takes about 30 minutes; trains run about every 3 minutes.
Order ahead in the official MIA app
The MIA Airport Official app includes MIA2GO contactless food pickup plus live checkpoint waits and indoor maps.
FLL
Free water refillsEscape LoungeRental Car CenterFree Wi-FiFamily play areasAccessibility services
Arrive 2 hours domestic, more on cruise Saturdays
Security averages 15-25 minutes but spikes early morning and when multiple ships are in port.
