Akron (CAK) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Akron (CAK) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 35 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 899 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CAK to PIE
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 44 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 38 min |
| Friday | 65% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 60% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 46% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather23%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CAK to PIE delayed?
- 34% of CAK–PIE flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 35 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CAK to PIE?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CAK to PIE?
- The scheduled CAK–PIE flight time averages 2h 24m over 899 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are CAK to PIE flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 259 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.