MIA Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals slightly worse at 74%. Early morning flights ran 12 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MIA. 80% 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 87%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 75%. That is a 12-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 21 miles away and running 88% today. If your route is available from both airports, FLL is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at MIA
Virgin Atlantic is the most reliable carrier at MIA with 69% on-time. Aeromexico runs 18%. That is a 51-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 Evening is a 12-point swing at MIA. The early morning block runs at 87%. 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 86%. Hit 45% around 3am, peaked at 90% around 1pm. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (73% vs 77%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MIA has been bouncing between 40% and 84%. Best day was May 16 at 84%. Worst was May 3 at 40%. The norm is 67-73%, which is just how MIA runs. Today's 80% is a good day by MIA standards.
About MIA Delays
Miami International Airport (MIA) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 74% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 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 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.