Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus (LCK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus (LCK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 123 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.34
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to LCK
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 a.m. departures (87%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 91% | 2 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 1 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to LCK delayed?
- 19% of VPS–LCK 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to LCK?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 a.m. have the worst (87%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VPS to LCK?
- The scheduled VPS–LCK flight time averages 1h 57m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are VPS to LCK flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 250 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.