Flight Check

Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at PIA?

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International — Peoria

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Tight — 9% miss rate

Maybe — a 3 hours layover at PIA is tight but doable.

9%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
82m
Avg Delay

Why 180 Minutes Is Tight at PIA

Your 180-minute connection at PIA is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 120 minutes late, it could get stressful.

·Airport reliability: PIA has a 78% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at PIA, the average delay is 82 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at PIA typically sit on the runway for 20 minutes before takeoff

Minimum Connection Time at PIA

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 180-minute layover gives you 120 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 153+ minute layovers at PIA
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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