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Route · MIA → SAT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to San Antonio

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to SAT (Miami to San Antonio) ranks #3583 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.2%
On-time
-7.8 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
2,396
Flights
#3583 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 84%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 58%

Distance

1,143 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 39 9 0 1 AA,MQ
Nov 2025 33 9 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 49 9 0 0 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 30 6 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 36 16 1 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 58 20 2 1 AA,MQ
Jun 2025 34 17 1 1 AA,MQ
May 2025 62 16 1 1 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 60 12 1 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 70 25 2 0 AA,MQ,NK
Feb 2025 44 12 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 31 8 1 0 AA
Dec 2024 45 17 1 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 43 5 0 1 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 56 9 2 0 AA
Sep 2024 30 7 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 31 14 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 10 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 30 13 0 0 AA
May 2024 31 12 1 0 AA
Apr 2024 33 17 0 0 AA,MQ
Mar 2024 62 26 3 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 46 15 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 35 15 2 0 AA,MQ

MIA–SAT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (79.0%) · weakest: June (57.0%)

55%60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 68.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

79.0% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~50 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

57.0% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

19 of 1,019 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,019 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MIA

Among 63 routes leaving MIA, only 25 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 37 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MIA options should weigh this 71.2% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4798 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to SAT

On-time performance on the MIA to SAT pairing (Miami to San Antonio) trails a chunk of the network: 71.2% of 2,396 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 73.4-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,143 miles across 5 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.9% (19 of 1,019 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 58% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–SAT peaks in October at 79.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~50 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 57.0%, a 22.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to SAT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to SAT ranks #3583 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 SAT?
Flights from Miami to San Antonio have a 71.2% on-time rate based on 2,396 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to SAT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,019 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to SAT?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to San Antonio (SAT) is approximately 1,143 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to SAT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (84% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (58% 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–SAT data

MIA–SAT sits 7.8 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MIA and SAT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (79.0% on-time) beats June (57.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.2% 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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