Miami (MIA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MIA–CLT. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but August 2024 dropped to 59% — a gap of 32 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 650 mi
Best airline from MIA to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 2.6% | 544 |
| Frontier Airlines | 79% | 18 min | 3.0% | 406 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 17 min | 1.4% | 6,910 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to CLT delayed?
- 22% of MIA–CLT 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to CLT?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 544 flights. 3 airlines flew MIA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to CLT?
- The scheduled MIA–CLT flight time averages 2h 14m over 650 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MIA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 MIA to CLT?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,860 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.