St. Petersburg (PIE) to Springfield (SGF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
St. Petersburg (PIE) to Springfield (SGF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 192 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.53
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 895 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIE to SGF
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (38%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 49% | 64 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 43% | 43 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 25 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 operations29%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIE to SGF delayed?
- 29% of PIE–SGF 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIE to SGF?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (38%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIE to SGF?
- The scheduled PIE–SGF flight time averages 2h 29m over 895 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are PIE to SGF flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 SGF?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 43%.
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Based on 363 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.