Lexington (LEX) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lexington (LEX) to Philadelphia (PHL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 520 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 32 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 10 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 operations18%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to PHL delayed?
- 21% of LEX–PHL 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). 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 51m over 520 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LEX to PHL flights cancelled?
- 6.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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 October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 622 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.