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Route · MEM → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Memphis to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MEM to MIA (Memphis to Miami) ranks #3569 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.3%
On-time
+5.3 pts
vs US avg
109 min
Delay when late
2,442
Flights
#3569 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Apr 2025 82%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 59%

Distance

859 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 15 0 0 YX,AA
Nov 2025 57 13 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 48 8 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 32 2 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 61 25 0 1 AA
Jul 2025 52 14 1 0 AA
Jun 2025 50 21 1 0 AA
May 2025 35 9 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 57 10 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 5 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 32 4 1 0 AA
Dec 2024 31 7 0 0 AA
Nov 2024 30 3 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 32 5 1 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 30 1 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 31 0 1 1 AA
Jul 2024 31 6 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 30 4 2 0 AA
May 2024 31 10 0 0 AA
Apr 2024 30 4 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 1 1 1 AA
Feb 2024 31 3 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 34 7 1 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2023 33 6 0 0 MQ,AA

MEM–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (93.8%) · weakest: June (76.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

93.8% on-time · ~35 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~49 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.7% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

9 of 918 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 918 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MEM departures

From MEM, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 22 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Miami · fleet on-time rank #1477 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MEM to MIA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Memphis to Miami (MEM to MIA) running a 84.3% on-time rate over 2,442 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 108.6 minutes. The 859-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 918 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 59% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MEM–MIA peaks in September at 93.8% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~49 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.7%, a 17.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MEM to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MEM to MIA ranks #3569 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 MEM to MIA?
Flights from Memphis to Miami have a 84.3% on-time rate based on 2,442 flights. The average delay is 108.6 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEM to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 918 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEM to MIA?
The flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 859 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MEM to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (82% on-time). The worst was Aug 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 MEM–MIA data

MEM–MIA runs 5.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MEM and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MEM airport
  • If your dates flex, September (93.8% on-time) beats June (76.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.3% 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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