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Route · MIA → BHM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Birmingham

The MIA–BHM corridor (Miami, FL → Birmingham, AL) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 661 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
3,704
Flights

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 96%

Worst Month

May 2024 53%

Distance

661 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 9 1 0 YX,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 78 8 3 0 MQ,YX
Oct 2025 77 8 0 0 YX,MQ
Sep 2025 53 2 0 0 MQ
Aug 2025 91 14 0 1 MQ
Jul 2025 89 19 1 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 64 20 1 2 AA,MQ
May 2025 89 19 1 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 60 11 2 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 62 13 2 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 56 19 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 62 13 2 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 60 20 0 0 MQ
Nov 2024 56 6 0 0 MQ
Oct 2024 47 3 1 0 MQ
Sep 2024 33 4 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 61 24 2 0 MQ
Jul 2024 62 24 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 60 20 5 0 MQ
May 2024 62 29 0 0 MQ
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 MQ
Mar 2024 62 24 1 0 MQ
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 MQ,YX
Jan 2024 62 15 2 0 MQ,YX

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

24 of 1,526 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,526 flights

What the Data Says About MIA to BHM

The Miami to Birmingham corridor (MIA to BHM) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,704 tracked flights. Late flights run 57.0 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 661-mile route; over the last 24 months, 24 of 1,526 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 53% - a 43-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MIA to BHM?
Flights from Miami to Birmingham have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 3,704 flights. The average delay is 57.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to BHM?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,526 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to BHM?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Birmingham (BHM) is approximately 661 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to BHM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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