Columbus (LCK) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Columbus (LCK) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 172 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 39 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 821 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LCK to PIE
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 88 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 74% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 19 min |
| Friday | 63% | 45 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LCK to PIE delayed?
- 35% of LCK–PIE flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 39 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LCK to PIE?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LCK to PIE?
- The scheduled LCK–PIE flight time averages 2h 15m over 821 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are LCK to PIE flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for LCK to PIE?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 67% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 328 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.