Springfield (SGF) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Springfield (SGF) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 183 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 37 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.50
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 895 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SGF to PIE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 47% | 58 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 40% | 58 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 23 min |
| Friday | 57% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 56% | 55 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft59%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to PIE delayed?
- 38% of SGF–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 37 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SGF to PIE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SGF to PIE?
- The scheduled SGF–PIE flight time averages 2h 14m over 895 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are SGF to PIE flights cancelled?
- 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 SGF to PIE?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 47%.
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Based on 389 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.