Miami (MIA) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Miami (MIA) to Pittsburgh (PIT) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 88% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 46% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,013 mi
Best airline from MIA to PIT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.3% | 76 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 1.7% | 116 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 22 min | 1.5% | 1,238 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to PIT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 70% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 26 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 operations38%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to PIT delayed?
- 30% of MIA–PIT 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to PIT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 76 flights. 3 airlines flew MIA–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to PIT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to PIT?
- The scheduled MIA–PIT flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,013 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are MIA to PIT flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 PIT?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,463 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.