Your Flight
We analysed more than 7,000 data points along your route from San Diego International Airport, San Diego to Miami International Airport, Miami.
American Airlines
SAN
MIA
AA3118
American Airlines · Live forecast
SAN
→
MIA
Also sold as:
81
Calm Score
"A smooth ride ahead — sit back and enjoy."
13h 49m
Duration
1,967 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
VERY HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying SAN → MIA
9 pilot reports along this route
4 / 9
Reporting smooth
2 / 9
Light turbulence
3
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
LAX UA /OV LAX071002/TM 1517/FL005/TP CRJ7/SK VV002-TOP005
8m ago
Smooth
OBE UA /OV SUA270020/TM 1517/FL030/TP C172/SK BKN020-TOP045
8m ago
Smooth
EED UA /OV BZA080040/TM 1514/FL330/TP B38M/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
11m ago
Smooth
ONT UA /OV ONT/TM 1513/FLUNKN/TP B38M/RM 28KT TAILWIND DURD TO 100 FEET RY26 ONT
12m ago
Smooth
GXF UA /OV GBN016024/TM 1513/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
12m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
7,000 data points analyzed
· VERY HIGH confidence
Your Journey Beta
A brief bumpy patch may occur during cruise. It's nothing to worry about - just keep your seatbelt fastened.
Your route takes you across the Sonoran Desert and crossing the Gulf of Mexico – these areas can sometimes cause light turbulence.
Smooth Flight
We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.
Takeoff
Takeoff should feel smooth, with calm conditions around the airport.
Winds Aloft
Winds at cruising altitude are about 70 knots. These winds are favorable and may get you there up to 23 minutes early.
Landing
Landing should feel a bit bumpy on descent with typical approach conditions.
You're in Safe Hands
If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.
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Flight Timeline 13h 49min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Smooth
0:30-1:00
Light
1:00-1:30
Smooth
1:30-2:00
Smooth
2:00-2:30
Light
2:30-3:00
Light
3:00-3:30
Light
3:30-4:00
Light
4:00-4:30
Light
4:30-5:00
Light
5:00-5:30
Light
5:30-6:00
Light
6:00-6:30
Light
6:30-7:00
Light
7:00-7:30
Light
7:30-8:00
Light
8:00-8:29
Light
8:29-8:58
Light
8:58-9:27
Moderate
9:27-9:56
Light
9:56-10:25
Light
10:25-10:54
Light
10:54-11:23
Light
11:23-11:52
Light
11:52-12:21
Light
12:21-12:50
Light
12:50-13:19
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
SAN
San Diego International Airport — Departure
Visibility
9 mi
Wind
10 kt (300°)
Sky
Scattered
Temperature
14°C
Conditions
VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
MIA
Miami International Airport — Arrival
Wind
7 kt G27 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
27°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
b38m
Category
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Size
Medium
Comfort
Single-aisle mainline jets like this offer a comfortable ride. While you may feel turbulence more than on wide-body aircraft, they are engineered to handle it smoothly.
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary
ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their
predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead
of vague categories.
This forecast integrates data from:
- ECMWF Open Data — Global atmospheric model (wind/temperature at 13 flight levels)
- NOAA Aviation Weather Center — Pilot Reports (PIREPs), SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs
- NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center — Aurora forecasts for polar routes
- AviationStack API — Flight schedules and airline operational data
Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.