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Route · CHS → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charleston to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CHS to MIA (Charleston to Miami) ranks #2769 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.2%
On-time
+5.2 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
4,310
Flights
#2769 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Feb 2024 64%

Distance

489 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 86 16 0 0 YX,AA
Nov 2025 86 13 1 0 MQ,AA,YX
Oct 2025 87 16 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 62 12 1 0 MQ,AA
Aug 2025 93 25 0 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 92 25 2 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 90 16 0 0 AA,MQ
May 2025 92 19 1 0 AA
Apr 2025 87 22 2 0 AA
Mar 2025 62 13 0 0 AA
Feb 2025 56 11 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 62 7 5 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 64 15 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 58 5 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 61 5 2 0 MQ,YX,AA
Sep 2024 59 9 0 0 YX,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 61 12 7 1 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 62 16 1 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 64 12 3 0 AA,MQ
May 2024 93 21 0 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 86 13 0 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 62 16 4 0 AA
Feb 2024 58 21 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 62 19 1 0 AA,MQ

CHS–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.9%) · weakest: July (79.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.9% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~83 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.2% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

31 of 1,745 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,745 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CHS departures

From CHS, this corridor sits with 18 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Miami · fleet on-time rank #1501 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CHS to MIA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charleston to Miami (CHS to MIA) running a 84.2% on-time rate over 4,310 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 90.0 minutes. The 489-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.8% of 1,745 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Feb 2024 came in at just 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CHS–MIA peaks in November at 89.9% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~83 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.2%, a 10.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CHS to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CHS to MIA ranks #2769 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 CHS to MIA?
Flights from Charleston to Miami have a 84.2% on-time rate based on 4,310 flights. The average delay is 90.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CHS to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 1,745 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CHS to MIA?
The flight distance from Charleston (CHS) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 489 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CHS to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Feb 2024 (64% 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 CHS–MIA data

CHS–MIA runs 5.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CHS and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CHS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.9% on-time) beats July (79.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.2% 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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