Best Time to Fly MIA to ILM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Miami International → Wilmington International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
456 flights were scheduled from Miami (MIA) to Wilmington (ILM) in the last 12 months, and 78.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.4%, while American Airlines trailed at 70.1%.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (68%).
1.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MIA to ILM on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 84.4% | 51 min | 0.4% | 257 |
| American Airlines | 70.1% | 75 min | 3.3% | 184 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 15 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MIA to ILM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 754 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.8% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.0% | 3.9% | 52 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 73.4% | 0.8% | 125 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.4% | 1.9% | 308 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.0% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MIA to ILM
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 8 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.6% | -7.2 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.1% | +1.4 pts | 1.4% | 146 |
| All other days | 75.7% | — | 1.4% | 565 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).