How delayed is Melbourne, FL (MLB)?

Melbourne, FL has an on-time rate of 85.2%. The average delay is 11.8 min.

What causes delays at MLB?

The main delay causes at MLB are carrier issues (31.9%), weather (7.7%), NAS/air traffic control (15.3%), and late arriving aircraft (45.0%).

What is the best time to fly from MLB?

The best time to fly from MLB is at 7:00 with a 93.8% on-time rate. Nov is the best month with 90.3% on-time flights.

Melbourne, FL

Melbourne, FL, FL — MLB

On-Time Rate

85.2%

2019-2025

Avg Delay

11.8 min

when delayed

Cancel Rate

1.9%

flights cancelled

Total Flights

17,730

2019-2025

Best Month

Nov

90.3% on-time

Worst Month

Jul

78.6% on-time

Best Departure Time

7:00

93.8% on-time

12-Month On-Time Trend

Delay Causes

Best Time to Fly (By Hour)

Seasonal Pattern

Airlines at MLB

Airline	Flights	On-Time	Avg Delay
Delta Air Lines	8,805	88.0%	N/A
PSA Airlines	7,450	82.8%	N/A
Allegiant Air	994	77.0%	N/A
Endeavor Air	239	91.2%	N/A
Republic Airways	117	92.3%	N/A
American Airlines	112	69.6%	N/A
Mesa Airlines	12	83.3%	N/A
SkyWest Airlines	1	0.0%	N/A

Most Delayed Routes

Destination	On-Time
MLB → DCAWashington, DC	67.5%
MLB → BNANashville, TN	70.4%
MLB → PITPittsburgh, PA	77.2%
MLB → CVGCincinnati, OH	77.9%
MLB → PHLPhiladelphia, PA	81.4%

Most Punctual Routes

Destination	On-Time
MLB → ATLAtlanta, GA	88.1%
MLB → ABEAllentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA	85.0%
MLB → CLTCharlotte, NC	83.0%
MLB → PHLPhiladelphia, PA	81.4%
MLB → CVGCincinnati, OH	77.9%

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Data source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance dataset. Statistics are based on reported flight data from 2019 through November 2025 and are not real-time. See our data methodology for details.