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Route · MIA → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to New York

The MIA–JFK corridor (Miami, FL → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 15 carriers across roughly 1,089 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.1%
On-time
-5.9 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
30,548
Flights

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 64%

Distance

1,089 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 392 130 14 1 DL,F9,AA
Nov 2025 408 102 8 0 DL,F9,AA
Oct 2025 372 87 4 2 AA,DL,F9
Sep 2025 360 52 1 2 DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 376 113 5 0 AA,F9,DL
Jul 2025 397 137 27 1 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2025 413 149 14 0 AA,B6,DL,F9
May 2025 462 130 4 2 AA,B6,DL,F9
Apr 2025 489 124 4 0 DL,F9,AA,B6
Mar 2025 483 140 6 2 AA,B6,DL,F9
Feb 2025 433 97 7 0 AA,B6,DL
Jan 2025 449 120 3 1 AA,B6,DL
Dec 2024 447 136 2 1 AA,B6,DL
Nov 2024 448 66 0 1 B6,YX,DL,AA
Oct 2024 432 45 2 0 DL,YX,B6,AA
Sep 2024 407 72 1 0 AA,B6,DL
Aug 2024 430 155 26 4 AA,B6,DL
Jul 2024 435 146 12 1 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2024 432 157 20 3 AA,B6,DL
May 2024 468 147 4 1 AA,B6,DL
Apr 2024 497 128 7 0 AA,B6,DL
Mar 2024 534 176 14 0 AA,B6,DL
Feb 2024 470 139 5 1 AA,B6,DL
Jan 2024 471 121 6 1 AA,B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

196 of 10,505 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

24 of 10,505 flights

What the Data Says About MIA to JFK

On-time performance on the MIA to JFK pairing (Miami to New York) trails a chunk of the network: 73.1% of 30,548 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 84.7-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,089 miles across 15 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.9% (196 of 10,505 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MIA to JFK?
Flights from Miami to New York have a 73.1% on-time rate based on 30,548 flights. The average delay is 84.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (196 of 10,505 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to JFK?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,089 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (64% 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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