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Route · FLL → STL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to St. Louis

The FLL–STL corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → St. Louis, MO) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,057 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
4,913
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

May 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 61%

Distance

1,057 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 82 23 0 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 82 17 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 55 9 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 46 1 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 58 13 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 84 14 0 0 WN,NK
Jun 2025 76 19 1 0 NK,WN
May 2025 62 6 0 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 66 13 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 96 24 1 2 WN,NK
Feb 2025 89 16 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 86 9 5 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 86 10 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 82 9 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 58 13 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 47 4 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 57 14 4 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 74 23 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 68 16 3 0 NK,WN
May 2024 63 20 0 1 NK,WN
Apr 2024 76 12 1 1 NK,WN
Mar 2024 116 36 4 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 83 30 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 82 32 4 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

25 of 1,774 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,774 flights

What the Data Says About FLL to STL

4,913 tracked flights put the FLL to STL pairing (Fort Lauderdale to St. Louis) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,057-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,774 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 61% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from FLL to STL?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to St. Louis have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 4,913 flights. The average delay is 61.6 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to STL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,774 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to STL?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to St. Louis (STL) is approximately 1,057 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to STL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (61% 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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