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Route · LAS → STL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to St. Louis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to STL (Las Vegas to St. Louis) ranks #1020 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
11,089
Flights
#1020 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 69%

Distance

1,371 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 187 38 0 0 WN,F9
Nov 2025 173 28 0 1 F9,WN
Oct 2025 191 41 0 0 WN,F9
Sep 2025 165 31 1 1 WN,F9
Aug 2025 159 34 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 164 42 1 1 WN,F9
Jun 2025 166 34 0 0 WN,F9
May 2025 171 42 2 1 WN,F9
Apr 2025 170 35 1 0 F9,WN
Mar 2025 173 33 2 1 WN,F9
Feb 2025 151 18 1 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 154 33 7 1 WN,F9
Dec 2024 176 21 0 0 F9,WN
Nov 2024 162 18 0 1 WN,F9
Oct 2024 181 38 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 163 32 1 1 WN,F9,NK
Aug 2024 178 36 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 188 51 4 3 F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 185 47 1 0 F9,NK,WN
May 2024 215 32 0 3 F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 201 38 1 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 178 55 0 0 F9,WN
Feb 2024 141 22 0 1 F9,WN
Jan 2024 148 31 4 0 F9,WN

LAS–STL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.9%) · weakest: June (69.9%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.9% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~173 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.9% on-time · ~152 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

26 of 4,140 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

16 of 4,140 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LAS departures

From LAS, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 83 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: St. Louis · fleet on-time rank #4168 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to STL

The Las Vegas to St. Louis corridor (LAS to STL) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,089 tracked flights. Late flights run 58.0 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 1,371-mile route; over the last 24 months, 26 of 4,140 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 69% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–STL peaks in November at 82.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~173 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.9%, a 13.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to STL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to STL ranks #1020 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from LAS to STL?
Flights from Las Vegas to St. Louis have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 11,089 flights. The average delay is 58.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to STL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 4,140 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to STL?
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to St. Louis (STL) is approximately 1,371 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to STL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using LAS–STL data

LAS–STL is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and STL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.9% on-time) beats June (69.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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