St. Petersburg (PIE) to Columbus (LCK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- 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 1 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 73% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIE to LCK delayed?
- 24% of PIE–LCK 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 19 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 1 p.m. have the worst (54%). 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 12m over 821 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PIE to LCK flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PIE to LCK?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 77% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 328 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.