Lexington (LEX) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lexington (LEX) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 176 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 707 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to PIE
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (73% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 52% | 41 min |
| Thursday | 59% | 25 min |
| Friday | 69% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 71% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 59% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations13%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to PIE delayed?
- 38% of LEX–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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to PIE?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (73% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to PIE?
- The scheduled LEX–PIE flight time averages 1h 57m over 707 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are LEX to PIE flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 LEX to PIE?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 71% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 58%.
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Based on 405 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.