Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington (LEX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on PHL–LEX: 4.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 520 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to LEX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 24 min |
| Friday | 75% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 24 min |
| Sundaybest | 82% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to LEX delayed?
- 27% of PHL–LEX 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to LEX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to LEX?
- The scheduled PHL–LEX flight time averages 1h 57m over 520 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHL to LEX flights cancelled?
- 4.2% 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 PHL to LEX?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-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.