MIA → Brickell
Miami's financial core in five minutes.
Brickell is Miami's downtown finance corridor and one of the densest hotel zones in Florida. A five-minute eVTOL transfer from MIA leapfrogs the chronic Brickell Avenue gridlock.
5 min
eVTOL at launch
$85–$125
est. launch fare
12 km
straight-line distance
20–50 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the MIA → Brickell transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
5 min
$145–$225
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
20–50 min
$30–$50
eVTOL — at launch
5 min
$85–$125
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
5 min
$45–$75
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies MIA → Brickell today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Miami airport corridor:
- Blade
- Wing Aviation
- Miami Helicopters
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from MIA to Brickell?+
By car the MIA to Brickell transfer takes 20–50 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 5 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 5 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from MIA to Brickell cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the MIA to Brickell route is expected to be $85–$125. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $45–$75.
Are there helicopter operators flying MIA to Brickell today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Miami airport corridor include Blade, Wing Aviation, Miami Helicopters. Charter rates run roughly $145–$225.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from MIA launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at MIA between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the MIA to Brickell eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($85–$125) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($145–$225) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $45–$75.