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Route · PHX → STL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to St. Louis

The PHX–STL corridor (Phoenix, AZ → St. Louis, MO) runs ahead of the national average, served by 19 carriers across roughly 1,262 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
11,922
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

1,262 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 207 51 0 0 WN,F9,AA,OO
Nov 2025 189 46 1 1 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 199 38 0 0 AA,OO,WN,F9
Sep 2025 159 27 2 0 WN,OO,AA
Aug 2025 164 35 1 0 AA,OO,WN
Jul 2025 166 36 1 2 AA,OO,WN
Jun 2025 171 34 0 0 AA,OO,WN
May 2025 208 34 1 2 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2025 210 33 0 0 OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 193 29 1 1 AA,OO,WN
Feb 2025 180 18 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Jan 2025 193 22 9 2 AA,WN
Dec 2024 214 45 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Nov 2024 206 19 0 1 OO,MQ,WN,AA
Oct 2024 203 25 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 176 21 1 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 186 42 0 0 AA,F9,MQ,WN
Jul 2024 211 71 0 1 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 210 50 1 0 AA,F9,MQ,WN
May 2024 233 50 0 2 AA,F9,MQ,WN
Apr 2024 214 40 0 2 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 192 44 0 1 AA,WN
Feb 2024 180 27 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Jan 2024 199 50 7 1 AA,MQ,WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

25 of 4,663 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

16 of 4,663 flights

What the Data Says About PHX to STL

11,922 tracked flights put the PHX to STL pairing (Phoenix to St. Louis) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 59.8 minutes on average. Across the 1,262-mile route and its 19 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,663 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHX to STL?
Flights from Phoenix to St. Louis have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 11,922 flights. The average delay is 59.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to STL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 4,663 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to STL?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to St. Louis (STL) is approximately 1,262 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to STL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% 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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