Miami (MIA) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Miami (MIA) to Milwaukee (MKE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 132 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.36
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,258 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to MKE
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 18 min |
| Friday | 65% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to MKE delayed?
- 29% of MIA–MKE flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to MKE?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to MKE?
- The scheduled MIA–MKE flight time averages 3h 38m over 1,258 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are MIA to MKE flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MIA to MKE?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 61%.
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Based on 244 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.