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Route · LIT → STL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Little Rock to St. Louis

The LIT–STL corridor (Little Rock, AR → St. Louis, MO) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 296 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.9%
On-time
+10.9 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
3,458
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jan 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 75%

Distance

296 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 56 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 57 7 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 56 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 56 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 57 14 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 56 9 0 0 WN
May 2025 56 9 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 56 9 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 57 5 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 52 3 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 59 4 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 60 11 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 56 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 57 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 55 3 0 1 WN
Aug 2024 57 4 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 58 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 55 12 0 0 WN
May 2024 57 9 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 56 5 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 57 6 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 54 3 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 58 3 2 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,358 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,358 flights

What the Data Says About LIT to STL

Little Rock to St. Louis (LIT to STL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.9% on-time rate across 3,458 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 296 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 8 of 1,358 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 75% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LIT to STL?
Flights from Little Rock to St. Louis have a 89.9% on-time rate based on 3,458 flights. The average delay is 63.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LIT to STL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,358 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LIT to STL?
The flight distance from Little Rock (LIT) to St. Louis (STL) is approximately 296 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from LIT to STL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (75% 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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