Route on-time record
MIA to IAD: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Miami (Miami International Airport) to Dulles (Washington Dulles International Airport). 668 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 2435 at 1:20 PM.
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MIA → IAD
Miami to Dulles: 668 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
78%
Cancelled
0.9%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
85% on time vs 51% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
United
80% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · United 2435
1:20 PM → 4:03 PM2h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (326 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside IAD's trouble window: 75% of its 63 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 326 flights
Find United 2435 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · United 1538
6:00 PM → 8:49 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 19 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (91 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 91 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 91 flights
Find United 1538 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Frontier 3732
6:33 PM → 9:18 PM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 68%
- Cancelled
- 5.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 19 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines80%
512 flights · 81% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel
- Frontier Airlines71%
156 flights · 68% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon85%
54 flights · avg delay 5 min
- Noon to 3 PM81%
387 flights · avg delay 19 min
- 3 to 6 PM51%
39 flights · avg delay 52 min
- 6 to 9 PM75%
162 flights · avg delay 18 min
Best day: Wednesday (88%). Worst: Sunday (74%).
Smarter routing
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On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Air traffic control and airport volume27%
- Severe weather16%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)12%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
MIA to IAD questions
- What time of day is best to fly MIA to IAD?
- 9 AM to noon: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 51% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from MIA to IAD?
- United, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 512 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on MIA to IAD?
- June (68% on time); the best was September (92%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from MIA
- IAD to MIA (return)
- MIA to ATL 73%
- MIA to LGA 67%
- MIA to DFW 73%
- MIA to JFK 71%
- MIA to ORD 71%
- MIA to EWR 72%
- MIA to DCA 75%
- MIA to MCO 72%
- MIA to IAH 76%
- MIA to CLT 78%
- MIA to BOS 69%
- MIA to LAX 75%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops