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Route · ATL → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MIA (Atlanta to Miami) ranks #47 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
37,418
Flights
#47 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 59%

Distance

594 mi

Carriers

39

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 587 179 13 1 DL,YX,F9,NK,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 495 135 7 1 DL,F9,MQ,NK,AA,YX
Oct 2025 485 100 2 0 AA,DL,YX,F9,MQ,NK
Sep 2025 421 83 0 3 MQ,DL,NK,YX,F9,AA
Aug 2025 498 159 4 2 AA,F9,MQ,NK,DL
Jul 2025 519 211 9 3 AA,DL,NK,F9
Jun 2025 506 195 13 2 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK
May 2025 537 138 0 2 AA,DL,NK,YX,F9,MQ
Apr 2025 563 134 8 1 DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN,AA
Mar 2025 593 179 7 1 AA,DL,WN,F9,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 497 126 4 0 AA,DL,WN,F9,MQ
Jan 2025 544 138 22 1 AA,DL,WN,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 582 176 1 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ,WN,YX
Nov 2024 521 85 0 1 MQ,NK,WN,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 534 64 5 0 MQ,DL,F9,WN,AA
Sep 2024 502 89 2 1 WN,AA,DL,F9,MQ
Aug 2024 512 152 17 9 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN
Jul 2024 520 204 17 1 AA,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 526 186 18 3 AA,DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 590 193 4 1 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN
Apr 2024 590 155 1 1 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN
Mar 2024 624 211 10 3 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN,YX
Feb 2024 564 109 0 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN,YX
Jan 2024 634 204 1 0 AA,DL,F9,MQ,NK,WN,YX

ATL–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.6%) · weakest: July (67.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.6% on-time · ~500 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~603 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.8% on-time · ~507 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

165 of 12,944 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

37 of 12,944 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Miami · fleet on-time rank #4150 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to MIA

The Atlanta to Miami corridor (ATL to MIA) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 37,418 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.0 minutes behind on average. 39 carriers cover the 594-mile route; over the last 24 months, 165 of 12,944 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 59% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MIA peaks in October at 83.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~603 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.8%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MIA ranks #47 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to MIA?
Flights from Atlanta to Miami have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 37,418 flights. The average delay is 75.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (165 of 12,944 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MIA?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 594 miles. This route is served by 39 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using ATL–MIA data

ATL–MIA is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ATL and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.6% on-time) beats July (67.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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