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Route · ORD → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Miami

The ORD–MIA corridor (Chicago, IL → Miami, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 20 carriers across roughly 1,197 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
23,554
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 65%

Distance

1,197 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 386 115 5 0 NK,AA,UA
Nov 2025 347 72 10 2 UA,NK,AA
Oct 2025 329 56 0 0 AA,UA,NK
Sep 2025 313 53 0 0 UA,NK,AA
Aug 2025 334 79 5 2 AA,NK,UA
Jul 2025 338 99 8 3 AA,NK,UA
Jun 2025 334 75 2 4 AA,UA,NK
May 2025 370 72 3 0 AA,NK,UA
Apr 2025 382 64 5 2 NK,UA,AA
Mar 2025 434 97 6 0 AA,UA,NK
Feb 2025 361 77 2 0 AA,UA,NK
Jan 2025 409 95 1 1 AA,UA,NK
Dec 2024 408 98 1 0 AA,NK,UA
Nov 2024 332 36 0 1 UA,NK,AA
Oct 2024 338 29 3 1 UA,NK,AA
Sep 2024 308 34 0 1 UA,AA,NK
Aug 2024 335 106 8 5 AA,NK,UA
Jul 2024 331 91 3 3 AA,NK,UA
Jun 2024 329 83 15 1 AA,NK,UA
May 2024 368 123 2 1 AA,NK,UA
Apr 2024 380 69 0 0 AA,NK,UA
Mar 2024 419 117 6 2 AA,NK,UA
Feb 2024 372 65 0 0 AA,NK,UA
Jan 2024 423 147 17 0 AA,NK,UA

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

102 of 8,680 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

29 of 8,680 flights

What the Data Says About ORD to MIA

23,554 tracked flights put the ORD to MIA pairing (Chicago to Miami) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 71.1 minutes on average. Across the 1,197-mile route and its 20 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (8,680 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 65% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ORD to MIA?
Flights from Chicago to Miami have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 23,554 flights. The average delay is 71.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (102 of 8,680 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to MIA?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 1,197 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (65% 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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