St. Petersburg (PIE) to Columbus (LCK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
St. Petersburg (PIE) to Columbus (LCK) 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, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 821 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIE to LCK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 4 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIE to LCK delayed?
- 26% of PIE–LCK 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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIE to LCK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIE to LCK?
- The scheduled PIE–LCK flight time averages 2h 13m over 821 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are PIE to LCK flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 PIE to LCK?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 69%.
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Based on 362 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.