What's the busiest hour for departures at MIA?

Departures from Miami International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 43.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of MIA?

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at MIA?

Average weekday security wait at Miami International Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 4 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from MIA?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Miami International Airport, with 12278 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from MIA?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most-flown destination, with 699 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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MIA Airport - Miami International Airport

Miami, United States. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 43.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 79 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

43.3 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

4 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

4 min

Security

Traffic score

61/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 480.1 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 20:00 local (40.3 flights/hr). Total: 477.4 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 12,278
2. Envoy Air, (MQ) 2,758
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 1,289
4. United Airlines, (UA) 689
5. Southwest Airlines (WN) 628

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 699
2. 🇺🇸 New York (LGA) 622
3. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 542
4. 🇺🇸 New York (JFK) 511
5. 🇺🇸 Washington (DCA) 461

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at MIA?: Departures from Miami International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 43.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of MIA?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at MIA?: Average weekday security wait at Miami International Airport is 4 minutes, and weekend wait is 4 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from MIA?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Miami International Airport, with 12278 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from MIA?: Atlanta (ATL) is the most-flown destination, with 699 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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