Alexandria International (AEX) Delays and On-Time Departures
Alexandria, LA · ranked 65th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
84.2% of the 1,188 flights scheduled to depart Alexandria (AEX) in the last 12 months left on time, 6.8 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 65th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 3.5% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Alexandria (AEX), SkyWest Airlines left on time most often (84.3%).
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and February the worst month (79%).
Best time of day to fly out of Alexandria (AEX)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.1% | 2.8% | 508 |
| 6am–7am | 93.3% | 2.2% | 369 |
| 9am–10am | 91.5% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 10am–11am | 80.1% | 2.7% | 640 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.9% | 0.6% | 175 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.9% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 4pm–5pm | 81.3% | 1.1% | 189 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.0% | 2.8% | 72 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.1% | 5.6% | 609 |
Airlines at AEX ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.3% | 77.9% | 3.7% | 404 |
| Envoy Air | 84.2% | 84.1% | 3.4% | 784 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of AEX
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of AEX
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Alexandria (AEX)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 85.7% | +4.0 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 88.7% | +6.9 pts | 2.8% | 109 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.8% | +3.0 pts | 2.5% | 519 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 3.2% | 2,018 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at AEX
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Alexandria (AEX)
Every route from AEX with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEX → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 83.2% | 3.9% | 1,045 |