No delays reported for OH 5257 (AVL→CLT, LEX→PHL) as of 6:47 PM ET. It arrived on time 81.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 3h 29m. 9.8% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at AVL, CLT, LEX, PHL.
High cancellation risk
Leg 2 of 2 (LEX → PHL): Should be in the air from LEX, scheduled to land at PHL at 6:48 PM local time. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today. Line up a backup option.
9.8% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check PSA (American Eagle) for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| AVL → CLT Asheville, NC to Charlotte, NC | 5:00 AM → 6:07 AM | 90% |
| LEX → PHL Lexington, KY to Philadelphia, PA | 4:54 PM → 6:48 PM | 64% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is OH 5257?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 81.9% |
| Average delay when late | 209 min |
| Cancelled | 9.8% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly OH 5257
OH 5257 was most reliable on Saturdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (73%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by PSA (American Eagle) to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights AVL → CLT
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Live status at its airports
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the PSA (American Eagle) app.
About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is OH 5257 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at AVL, CLT, LEX, PHL. Checked 6:47 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the PSA (American Eagle) app.
Is OH 5257 usually on time?
OH 5257 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 81.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 209 minutes when late.
How often is OH 5257 cancelled?
9.8% of OH 5257 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.