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Route · MIA → BHM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Birmingham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to BHM (Miami to Birmingham) ranks #3032 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
3,704
Flights
#3032 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

MIA–BHM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.2%) · weakest: June (61.6%)

60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.2% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

61.6% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

24 of 1,526 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,526 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MIA departures

From MIA, this corridor sits with 37 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 63 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 25 below 75%). Destination: Birmingham · fleet on-time rank #3970 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–BHM peaks in October at 87.2% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 61.6%, a 25.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to BHM rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to BHM ranks #3032 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 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.

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 MIA–BHM data

MIA–BHM is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and BHM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.2% on-time) beats June (61.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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