St. Petersburg (PIE) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
St. Petersburg (PIE) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 164 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 878 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIE to PIT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 38 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 16 min |
| Thursdaybest | 81% | 8 min |
| Friday | 62% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 97 min |
| Sunday | 49% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIE to PIT delayed?
- 34% of PIE–PIT 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 31 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIE to PIT?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIE to PIT?
- The scheduled PIE–PIT flight time averages 2h 20m over 878 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are PIE to PIT 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 PIT?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 49%.
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Based on 351 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.