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Route · MSP → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to MIA (Minneapolis to Miami) ranks #2070 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
6,003
Flights
#2070 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 69%

Distance

1,501 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 102 29 3 0 DL,AA
Nov 2025 90 15 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2025 92 12 0 0 AA,DL
Sep 2025 90 8 0 1 DL,AA
Aug 2025 93 17 0 0 AA,DL
Jul 2025 92 20 0 2 AA,DL
Jun 2025 90 12 0 0 AA,DL
May 2025 94 16 0 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 102 25 0 0 DL,NK,AA
Mar 2025 123 33 0 1 AA,DL,NK
Feb 2025 84 17 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 96 21 1 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 101 18 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 87 6 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 91 4 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 86 4 0 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 93 19 2 2 AA,DL
Jul 2024 91 22 4 0 AA,DL
Jun 2024 90 26 1 0 AA,DL
May 2024 95 15 0 0 AA,DL
Apr 2024 111 12 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Mar 2024 144 45 1 2 AA,DL,NK
Feb 2024 128 21 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Jan 2024 158 45 1 1 AA,DL,NK

MSP–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.1%) · weakest: December (76.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.1% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~126 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.5% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

13 of 2,423 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

9 of 2,423 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

MIA - Miami

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Miami, FL.

MIA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See MSP and MIA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MSP vs MIA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Miami · fleet on-time rank #1880 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to MIA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Miami (MSP to MIA) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 6,003 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.4 minutes. The 1,501-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 2,423 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–MIA peaks in September at 92.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~126 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.5%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to MIA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to MIA ranks #2070 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 MSP to MIA? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Miami have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 6,003 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to MIA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 2,423 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to MIA? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 1,501 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to MIA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
MIA Airport

Miami
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using MSP–MIA data

MSP–MIA runs 4.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.1% on-time) beats December (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.2% 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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