Travelling from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is three hours ahead of Miami.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your MIA to RAI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is ₹ 93,260. A return fare right now is ₹ 82,110. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MIA to RAI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Miami International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MIA to RAI.
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Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Miami International Airport, 76.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Miami International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Miami. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MIA? If you're boarding an early flight from Miami International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Reserve a hotel close to RAI if you're on a late Miami International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car and explore Praia and beyond with your own wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
From Nelson Mandela International Airport, Praia is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Miami International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Praia. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you want to explore Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MIA to RAI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've seen Praia, now it's time to discover other parts of Cape Verde. Travel about 274 kilometres north-west to Mindelo to tick off its top attractions. From Praça PMI-PE to Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres north of Praia, Santa Maria is another essential stop in Cape Verde. Start your sightseeing at Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.
