Pittsburgh (PIT) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pittsburgh (PIT) to St. Petersburg (PIE) 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, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 878 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to PIE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 42 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Thursdaybest | 88% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 54% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to PIE delayed?
- 25% of PIT–PIE 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 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to PIE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to PIE?
- The scheduled PIT–PIE flight time averages 2h 26m over 878 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PIT to PIE 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 PIT to PIE?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 54%.
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Based on 351 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.