Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at PIE?
St. Pete-Clearwater International — St. Petersburg
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High Risk — 54% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at PIE means roughly a 54% chance of missing your flight.
54%
Miss Rate
77%
On-Time Rate
82m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at PIE
A 45-minute connection at PIE is very risky. There's roughly a 54% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 153 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: PIE has a 77% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: PIE requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at PIE, the average delay is 82 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at PIE
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 153+ minute layovers at PIE
- →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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