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Labor Day weekend 2023 flight delays: press kit

Against expectations, Labor Day weekend 2023 was one of the more punctual stretches of its season. The on-time rate rose to 85.0% from 81.5%, a gain of 3.5 points. Beyond that, late flights averaged 71 minutes against 74 and cancellations came to 0.53% against 1.80%.

Five-point summary

• 85.0% of 73,092 flights arrived on time, against 81.5% in the two weeks either side (a measurable holiday effect).
• Cancellations: 0.53% against 1.80%. Delayed flights averaged 71 minutes late against 74.
• Worst day: Friday 1 September 2023, 77.5% on time.
• Largest airport decline against its own normal weeks: Las Vegas (LAS), 77.3% to 65.4%.
• Best departure window: 5am–8am (92.8%). Most punctual large carrier: Republic Airways (95.6%).

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Data

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Cite as

Window: Friday 1 September 2023 to Monday 4 September 2023. On time means arriving less than 15 minutes after the scheduled gate time. Historical statistics, not a forecast. Source data is a US federal government work in the public domain.