MIA Today
Decent day. Departures at 81%, arrivals slightly better at 84%. Early morning flights ran 19 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 82%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MIA. 81% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 82%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 63%. That is a 19-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is 62 miles away and running 91% today. If your route is available from both airports, PBI is the better bet right now.
MIA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Miami International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 19-point swing at MIA. The early morning block runs at 82%. 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 80%. Hit 59% around 12am, peaked at 91% around 7am. A 32-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MIA has been bouncing between 41% and 83%. Best day was Apr 22 at 83%. Worst was Feb 28 at 41%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how MIA runs. Today's 81% is a good day by MIA standards.
About MIA Delays
Miami International Airport (MIA) is currently running on time with 81% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Miami International Airport has averaged 73% 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 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.