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Route · MIA → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to PIT (Miami to Pittsburgh) ranks #2947 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.5%
On-time
-2.5 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
3,895
Flights
#2947 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Mar 2024 87%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 52%

Distance

1,013 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 64 15 0 0 YX,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 40 12 0 0 AA,YX
Oct 2025 31 8 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 37 20 0 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 66 30 0 1 AA,NK,YX
Jun 2025 64 23 2 0 AA,YX
May 2025 68 23 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2025 69 27 1 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 92 27 1 0 AA,WN,YX
Feb 2025 71 20 1 0 AA,WN,YX
Jan 2025 67 9 0 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 44 7 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 33 7 0 0 YX,AA
Oct 2024 31 11 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 33 14 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 62 30 3 0 AA,YX
Jul 2024 52 17 0 0 AA,YX
Jun 2024 53 25 2 0 AA,MQ,YX
May 2024 57 16 0 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 68 10 0 0 AA,MQ,NK
Mar 2024 92 12 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX
Feb 2024 75 19 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX
Jan 2024 84 20 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX

MIA–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.1%) · weakest: June (62.3%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.6%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.1% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~78 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

62.3% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

11 of 1,383 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,383 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: Pittsburgh · fleet on-time rank #4209 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to PIT

The Miami to Pittsburgh corridor (MIA to PIT) posts a 76.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,895 tracked flights. Late flights run 78.1 minutes behind on average. 22 carriers cover the 1,013-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 1,383 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 52% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–PIT peaks in January at 83.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~78 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 62.3%, a 20.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to PIT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to PIT ranks #2947 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 PIT?
Flights from Miami to Pittsburgh have a 76.5% on-time rate based on 3,895 flights. The average delay is 78.1 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to PIT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,383 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to PIT?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 1,013 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to PIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (52% 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–PIT data

MIA–PIT is mid-pack at 76.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.1% on-time) beats June (62.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.5% 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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