Route on-time record

MIA to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Miami (Miami International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 3,247 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 75% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 713 at 6:00 AM.

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MIA → LAX

Miami to Los Angeles: 3,247 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 61% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

78% chance on time

Check MIA to LAX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $188 (American 2902 on 2026-11-23). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · American 713
6:00 AM → 8:45 AM5h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1480; its record covers all of them.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (212 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 212 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 212 flights
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#2 · Delta 450
8:05 AM → 11:11 AM5h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (361 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 361 flights
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#3 · American 1511
8:00 AM → 10:55 AM5h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-26.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (12 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (12 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 12 flights
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#4 · American 3288
8:49 AM → 11:34 AM5h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 147 flights
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#5 · American 3202
7:00 AM → 10:04 AM6h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (176 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 176 flights
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#6 · American 3169
9:04 AM → 11:57 AM5h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-26.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (49 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 50 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (49 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 49 flights
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#7 · American 2917
8:30 AM → 11:02 AM5h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#8 · American 2143
7:15 AM → 10:00 AM5h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#9 · American 1172
4:44 PM → 7:34 PM5h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#10 · American 315
4:00 PM → 6:43 PM5h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 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 LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines78%
493 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel
American Airlines74%
2,754 flights · 74% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM86%
1,206 flights · avg delay 12 min
9 AM to noon85%
226 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM70%
374 flights · avg delay 25 min
3 to 6 PM70%
368 flights · avg delay 25 min
6 to 9 PM66%
734 flights · avg delay 22 min
After 9 PM61%
339 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Tuesday (76%). Worst: Sunday (69%).

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 aircraft41%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
Air traffic control and airport volume14%
Severe weather7%

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 LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly MIA to LAX?: Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 61% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from MIA to LAX?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 493 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 LAX?: July (64% on time); the best was October (83%), 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.

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