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Route · PIT → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Pittsburgh to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PIT to MIA (Pittsburgh to Miami) ranks #2944 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
3,897
Flights
#2944 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Apr 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 65%

Distance

1,013 mi

Carriers

23

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 41 5 0 0 AA,YX
Oct 2025 31 3 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 37 5 0 0 AA,YX
Jul 2025 65 23 0 0 AA,YX
Jun 2025 64 15 3 0 AA,YX
May 2025 67 17 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2025 70 19 1 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 92 17 1 1 AA,WN,YX
Feb 2025 72 17 1 0 AA,WN,YX,NK
Jan 2025 67 22 0 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 44 10 0 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 33 3 0 0 YX,AA
Oct 2024 31 1 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 33 7 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 62 17 3 1 AA,YX
Jul 2024 52 15 0 0 AA,YX
Jun 2024 53 14 2 0 AA,MQ,YX
May 2024 57 7 0 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2024 68 8 0 0 AA,MQ,NK
Mar 2024 92 23 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX
Feb 2024 76 15 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX
Jan 2024 84 25 0 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX

PIT–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.4%) · weakest: July (77.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.4% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~78 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.3% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

12 of 1,385 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,385 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PIT departures

From PIT, this corridor sits with 19 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 33 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Miami · fleet on-time rank #1926 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PIT to MIA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Pittsburgh to Miami (PIT to MIA) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 3,897 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 76.9 minutes. The 1,013-mile corridor is served by 23 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,385 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 65% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PIT–MIA peaks in October at 89.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~78 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.3%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PIT to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PIT to MIA ranks #2944 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 PIT to MIA?
Flights from Pittsburgh to Miami have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 3,897 flights. The average delay is 76.9 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PIT to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,385 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PIT to MIA?
The flight distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 1,013 miles. This route is served by 23 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PIT to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (65% 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 PIT–MIA data

PIT–MIA runs 4.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PIT and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PIT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.4% on-time) beats July (77.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% 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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