MIA Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 51%, arrivals better at 72%. Late morning flights ran 15 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 69%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 15-point swing at MIA. The late morning block runs at 69%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 61%. Hit 23% around 5am, peaked at 92% around 8am. A 69-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 16 points from last week (46% vs 62%). Arrivals down 12 points too. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MIA has been bouncing between 30% and 82%. Best day was Mar 4 at 82%. Worst was Mar 17 at 30%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how MIA runs. Today's 51% is well below the norm.
About MIA Delays
Miami International Airport (MIA) is currently experiencing significant delays with 51% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Miami International Airport has averaged 46% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Miami International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.