Columbus (LCK) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 43 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- 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 (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 83 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 73% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 21 min |
| Friday | 58% | 60 min |
| Saturday | 56% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 operations28%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LCK to PIE delayed?
- 37% of LCK–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 43 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 (43%). 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 37% of the time.
- How often are LCK to PIE flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 70% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 56%.
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Based on 362 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.