MIA Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 88%, arrivals worse at 76%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MIA. 88% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 75%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 62 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, PBI is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at MIA
Korean Air is the most reliable carrier at MIA with 68% on-time. British Airways runs 26%. That is a 42-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
MIA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Miami International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 17-point swing at MIA. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 87%. Hit 51% around 3am, peaked at 100% around 1am. A 49-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 13 points better on departures (76% vs 63%). Arrivals up 10 points. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MIA has been bouncing between 50% and 85%. Best day was Aug 25 at 85%. Worst was Aug 2 at 50%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how MIA runs. Today's 88% is a good day by MIA standards.
About MIA Delays
Miami International Airport (MIA) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Miami International Airport has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Miami International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include FLL (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport), PBI (Palm Beach International Airport) and RSW (Southwest Florida International Airport). When MIA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Miami International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.