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Route · TYS → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Knoxville to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TYS to MIA (Knoxville to Miami) ranks #4072 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
1,611
Flights
#4072 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2025 83%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 75%

Distance

724 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 15 0 0 YX,MQ
Nov 2025 58 10 0 0 MQ,YX
Oct 2025 31 2 0 0 MQ
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 MQ
Aug 2025 32 6 0 1 AA,YX,MQ
Jul 2025 35 11 0 0 AA,YX
Jun 2025 34 12 1 0 AA,YX,MQ
May 2025 31 5 0 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 30 10 0 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 36 2 0 0 MQ
Feb 2025 44 14 0 0 MQ
Jan 2025 32 7 0 0 YX,MQ
Dec 2024 33 7 0 0 MQ,YX
Nov 2024 33 2 0 0 MQ
Oct 2024 39 3 0 0 MQ
Aug 2024 31 3 1 0 MQ
Jul 2024 31 2 0 0 MQ
Jun 2024 30 4 0 0 MQ
May 2024 31 3 0 2 MQ
Apr 2024 30 2 0 0 MQ
Mar 2024 31 5 0 1 MQ
Jan 2024 31 7 2 0 MQ
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 MQ
Nov 2023 30 9 0 0 MQ

TYS–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (94.2%) · weakest: February (80.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.8%

Strongest calendar month

March

94.2% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~49 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

80.6% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

4 of 834 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

4 of 834 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among TYS's stronger departures

TYS → MIA posts a 86.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 6 of 14 BTS-tracked routes leaving Knoxville. The same hub also shows 6 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #833 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About TYS to MIA

Knoxville to Miami (TYS to MIA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.3% on-time rate across 1,611 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 86.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 724 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 4 of 834 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 4 diverted (0.5%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Nov 2025 was the strongest month at 83% on-time versus Dec 2025 at 75%, a 8-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, TYS–MIA peaks in March at 94.2% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~49 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 80.6%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TYS to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TYS to MIA ranks #4072 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 TYS to MIA?
Flights from Knoxville to Miami have a 86.3% on-time rate based on 1,611 flights. The average delay is 86.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TYS to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 834 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TYS to MIA?
The flight distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 724 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TYS to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (83% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (75% 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 TYS–MIA data

TYS–MIA runs 7.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TYS and MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TYS airport
  • If your dates flex, March (94.2% on-time) beats February (80.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.3% 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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