Lexington (LEX) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lexington (LEX) to Philadelphia (PHL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 342 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.94
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 520 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 21 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 18 min |
| Sundaybest | 86% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft64%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to PHL delayed?
- 20% of LEX–PHL 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to PHL?
- The scheduled LEX–PHL flight time averages 1h 50m over 520 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LEX to PHL flights cancelled?
- 6.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LEX to PHL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 527 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.