Which airline is most reliable for MEM (Memphis) to MIA (Miami)?

The most reliable airline on the MEM to MIA route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MEM to MIA?

About 17% of flights from MEM to MIA experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MEM to MIA flights?

When flights from MEM to MIA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 116 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MEM to MIA flight?

With 83% of MEM to MIA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 116 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MIA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MEM → MIA

MEM (Memphis) to MIA (Miami)

MEM (Memphis) to MIA (Miami) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 116 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

American Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 85% on time vs null at 68%.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 85% on time; trails at 68%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MEM

79% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MEM has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~26 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at MIA

76% on time

When flights into MIA are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MIA: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.