Gainesville (GNV) to Miami (MIA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Gainesville (GNV) to Miami (MIA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 67% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 294 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GNV to MIA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 94% | 11 min |
| Friday | 93% | 5 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GNV to MIA delayed?
- 10% of GNV–MIA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GNV to MIA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GNV to MIA?
- The scheduled GNV–MIA flight time averages 1h 13m over 294 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are GNV to MIA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from GNV to MIA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 748 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.