How often are flights delayed at AEX?

18% of departures from Alexandria International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.

What is the best time of day to depart from AEX?

Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at AEX, versus 75% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.

How often are flights cancelled at AEX?

3% of scheduled departures from AEX were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.

Alexandria International Airport (AEX): Delays & On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) in Alexandria, LA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 82% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 3 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 3 destinations, with cancellations at 3%.

Departures on-time: 82%; left <15 min late
Avg dep delay: 18 min
Arrivals on-time: 82%
Cancelled: 3.0%
Destinations: 3; nonstop
Airlines: 3

Plan your departure from AEX

The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.

Best departure time: Around 6 a.m.; 93% on-time
Best day to fly: Tuesday; 85% on-time
Most reliable airline here: Endeavor Air; 84% on-time from AEX
Cancellation risk: 3.0%; above the US average

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Monthly on-time trend

Best time of day to depart from AEX

By day of week

Day	On-time	Avg delay
Monday	79%	20 min
Tuesdaybest	85%	14 min
Wednesday	77%	25 min
Thursday	80%	17 min
Friday	81%	18 min
Saturday	78%	22 min
Sunday	81%	17 min

Next: compare the busiest routes from AEX ↓

Busiest routes from AEX

Route	Flights/12mo	On-time	Avg delay
AEX → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth)	1,045	80%	18 min
AEX → IAH (Houston)	143	73%	18 min

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Where flights into AEX come from

Route	Flights/12mo	On-time	Avg delay
DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → AEX	1,045	82%	14 min
IAH (Houston) → AEX	144	78%	19 min

What causes delays at AEX

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing AEX.

Late-arriving aircraft21%
Airline operations43%
National airspace system16%
Weather21%

Alternative airports near Alexandria

Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.

Airport	Distance	On-time departures	Avg delay
LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport	84 mi	79%	24 min
MLU — Monroe Regional Airport	87 mi	83%	19 min
LCH — Lake Charles Regional Airport	92 mi	81%	23 min
BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport	99 mi	80%	20 min
SHV — Shreveport Regional Airport	108 mi	79%	22 min

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Airline performance at AEX

Airline	On-time departures	Avg delay	Flights
Endeavor Air	84%	21 min	495
Envoy Air	83%	14 min	848
SkyWest Airlines	81%	19 min	1,536

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights delayed at AEX?: 18% of departures from Alexandria International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
What is the best time of day to depart from AEX?: Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at AEX, versus 75% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
How often are flights cancelled at AEX?: 3% of scheduled departures from AEX were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.

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Based on 2,879 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.