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Route · AUS → STL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to St. Louis

The AUS–STL corridor (Austin, TX → St. Louis, MO) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 721 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.8%
On-time
+5.8 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
5,795
Flights

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

721 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 17 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 85 17 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 83 14 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 73 15 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 76 17 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 93 28 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 91 21 0 0 WN
May 2025 90 15 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 87 11 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 78 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 60 15 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 63 7 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 77 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 78 12 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 85 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 73 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 76 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 89 27 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 86 12 0 0 WN
May 2024 91 26 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 83 13 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 65 11 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 49 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 56 7 0 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,878 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,878 flights

What the Data Says About AUS to STL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Austin to St. Louis (AUS to STL) running a 84.8% on-time rate over 5,795 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 55.3 minutes. The 721-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 1,878 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 70% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from AUS to STL?
Flights from Austin to St. Louis have a 84.8% on-time rate based on 5,795 flights. The average delay is 55.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to STL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,878 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to STL?
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to St. Louis (STL) is approximately 721 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to STL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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