Is 45 minutes enough at MIA? 22% of inbound flights landed too late for it, allowing 30 minutes to reach the next gate. Book 80 minutes to keep the risk under 1 in 10, or 120 in July.
Separately, 1.9% of flights into MIA were cancelled or diverted (2.8% in July). That isn't a missed connection in the same sense: on one booking the airline rebooks you, though it can still cost you the day.
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Missed-connection risk by layover and month
Share of flights that landed at MIA too late for the connection (cancellations not included), pooled over 2023–2026. Read across your travel month.
| Layover | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 min | 30% | 24% | 30% | 23% | 28% | 31% | 35% | 32% | 23% | 20% | 20% | 30% | 27% |
| 50 min | 22% | 17% | 22% | 16% | 21% | 23% | 27% | 24% | 16% | 14% | 13% | 21% | 19% |
| 60 min | 16% | 12% | 17% | 12% | 16% | 19% | 21% | 19% | 12% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% |
| 75 min | 11% | 8% | 13% | 9% | 12% | 14% | 16% | 14% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 10% | 11% |
| 90 min | 8% | 6% | 10% | 7% | 9% | 11% | 13% | 11% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| 120 min | 5% | 4% | 7% | 4% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 7% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% |
Counts flights that landed; cancelled and diverted inbound flights are reported separately above. Assumes 30 minutes to get off the plane and reach the next gate, and that the onward flight leaves on time. A terminal change or re-checking bags needs more.
Late in the day is riskier
Share of flights that would miss a 60-minute connection, by scheduled arrival time at MIA (past 12 months). Delays pile up through the day.
Riskiest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| LGA New York | 5,951 | 21% |
| DFW Dallas | 4,804 | 21% |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,280 | 19% |
| ORD Chicago | 4,465 | 18% |
| MCO Orlando | 3,700 | 16% |
| JFK New York | 4,526 | 16% |
| RDU Raleigh | 2,383 | 16% |
| DCA Washington | 3,954 | 16% |
| CLT Charlotte | 3,731 | 16% |
| DEN Denver | 2,443 | 15% |
| PHL Philadelphia | 3,286 | 15% |
| BNA Nashville | 2,534 | 15% |
Safest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| CMH Columbus | 1,181 | 9% |
| MSP Minneapolis | 1,140 | 10% |
| PNS Pensacola | 1,185 | 10% |
| STL St. Louis | 1,200 | 11% |
| TLH Tallahassee | 1,198 | 11% |
| JAX Jacksonville | 1,483 | 11% |
| LAS Las Vegas | 1,376 | 12% |
| DTW Detroit | 1,757 | 12% |
| EYW Key West | 1,274 | 12% |
| SEA Seattle | 1,231 | 12% |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,256 | 12% |
| AUS Austin | 2,236 | 13% |
Last flights of the day from MIA
If your inbound runs late and you miss one of these, the next flight is usually the next morning. Typical last scheduled departure over the past three months:
| To | Last departure | Flights / day |
|---|---|---|
| EYW Key West | 6:11 p.m. | 3.3 |
| DEN Denver | 8:31 p.m. | 5.7 |
| SFO San Francisco | 8:35 p.m. | 5.3 |
| SEA Seattle | 8:35 p.m. | 3.9 |
| LGA New York | 8:40 p.m. | 14.2 |
| DTW Detroit | 8:45 p.m. | 3.5 |
| PHX Phoenix | 8:47 p.m. | 4.6 |
| STL St. Louis | 8:53 p.m. | 3.3 |
| BWI Baltimore | 9:12 p.m. | 6.1 |
| SJU San Juan | 9:33 p.m. | 7 |
| BOS Boston | 9:45 p.m. | 8.7 |
| RDU Raleigh | 9:45 p.m. | 6.8 |
| ORD Chicago | 9:50 p.m. | 10.8 |
| JFK New York | 9:52 p.m. | 11.5 |
| EWR Newark | 9:52 p.m. | 8.4 |
| BNA Nashville | 9:55 p.m. | 6.5 |
| ATL Atlanta | 9:56 p.m. | 16.6 |
| LAS Las Vegas | 9:80 p.m. | 3.8 |
| AUS Austin | 10:00 p.m. | 6.6 |
| PHL Philadelphia | 10:04 p.m. | 9.3 |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10:05 p.m. | 8.7 |
| DCA Washington | 10:10 p.m. | 10.4 |
| IAH Houston | 10:14 p.m. | 8.8 |
| CLT Charlotte | 10:25 p.m. | 9.8 |
| TLH Tallahassee | 10:30 p.m. | 3.7 |
| DFW Dallas | 10:46 p.m. | 12.7 |
| MCO Orlando | 10:50 p.m. | 8.9 |
| JAX Jacksonville | 10:53 p.m. | 4 |
| MSY New Orleans | 10:59 p.m. | 3.6 |
| TPA Tampa | 11:13 p.m. | 7.2 |
Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a connection at MIA?
Often, not always. Over the past year 22% of flights into Miami landed too late to leave 30 minutes to reach the next gate on a 45-minute layover. With 60 minutes it was 15%; with 90, 8%. Separately, 1.9% of inbound flights were cancelled or diverted; on one booking the airline rebooks you.
How long a layover do I need at MIA?
To keep the risk of a late inbound below 1 in 10, about 80 minutes on an average month and 120 minutes in July, the worst month. Add time if you change terminals or need to re-check bags.
An estimate from past arrival delays, not a guarantee. On one ticket, the airline will rebook you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you're on your own, so leave far more time. Method.