Umrah from Miami

Flying from Miami

Miami's Muslim community is smaller relative to the city's overall population but diverse, drawing South Asian, Arab, and Caribbean and Latin American Muslim residents alongside a strong current of Muslim visitors from across Latin America who transit through the city. Miami International Airport offers reliable one-stop connections to Jeddah and Madinah through Gulf and Turkish hubs, though there is no scheduled nonstop flight from South Florida. Miami's Umrah travel trade is smaller than in the northeast or Midwest, so many pilgrims here compare options with agents in larger US hubs before booking. The US dollar is used locally. South Florida's hot, humid climate is a reasonable preview of Jeddah's coastal heat, though summer travel to Saudi Arabia during Ramadan or Hajj season is still intense. Local mosques across the Miami metro area, though fewer than in bigger Muslim population centers, are a decent starting point for referrals. Book well ahead of Ramadan.

Umrah visa for Americans

American passport holders are on Saudi Arabia's eVisa list, so most Americans can apply directly through Nusuk or Visit Saudi rather than use an agent. The eVisa is multiple-entry, valid a year, covers Umrah as well as tourism, and allows up to 90 days per entry. It must still be used to enter within 30 days of issue, and hotel and transport now have to be booked inside Nusuk before it is issued. For the 1448 AH Umrah season (31 May 2026 to 7 Apr 2027), book early, since rooms and Rawdah or Mataf permit slots fill fast around Ramadan. Americans who prefer a fully organised trip can still book the same journey through a licensed Umrah company instead.

Full visa guide for Americans →

When to go

Ramadan carries the greatest reward and the greatest crowds and prices; the weeks after Hajj (late Dhul Hijjah into Muharram) and the winter months (November to February) are cooler and quieter. The 1448 AH season runs from 31 May 2026 to 7 April 2027 for arrivals and departures. See the best time to perform Umrah.

What it costs from Miami

Your biggest variables are the flight from MIA, the hotel's distance from the Haram, and the season. Use the cost calculator for a range in USD, then compare operator quotes line by line: visa, flights, hotel nights and category, transfers, and Makkah, Madinah transport.

Before you book

• Check that the operator is contracted through Nusuk Masar (ask for their Saudi partner's name).
• Confirm the hotel name and distance, not just "near Haram".
• Read how to avoid Umrah scams and how to choose an operator.
• Install the offline companion before you fly.