Ashland (HTS) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Ashland (HTS) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 177 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 56% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 56%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 41 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 721 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HTS to PIE
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (60% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 41 min |
| Wednesday | 55% | 57 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 32 min |
| Friday | 52% | 40 min |
| Saturday | 40% | 39 min |
| Sundaybest | 67% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HTS to PIE delayed?
- 44% of HTS–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 41 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HTS to PIE?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (60% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HTS to PIE?
- The scheduled HTS–PIE flight time averages 1h 58m over 721 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 44% of the time.
- How often are HTS to PIE flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for HTS to PIE?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 67% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 40%.
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Based on 386 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.