St. Petersburg (PIE) to Lexington (LEX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
St. Petersburg (PIE) to Lexington (LEX) 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, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 707 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIE to LEX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 48% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 20 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIE to LEX delayed?
- 31% of PIE–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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIE to LEX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIE to LEX?
- The scheduled PIE–LEX flight time averages 1h 60m over 707 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are PIE to LEX 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 PIE to LEX?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 61%.
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Based on 405 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.