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Route · STL → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

St. Louis to Austin

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
5,770
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

721 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 27 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 85 19 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 83 22 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 73 8 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 76 13 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 93 24 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 91 18 0 1 WN
May 2025 90 21 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 87 18 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 78 14 1 1 WN
Feb 2025 60 12 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 62 11 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 77 9 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 77 11 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 87 7 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 73 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 76 15 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 89 31 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 86 23 0 0 WN
May 2024 91 29 0 1 WN
Apr 2024 83 15 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 62 17 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 37 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 45 11 3 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

11 of 1,852 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,852 flights

What the Data Says About STL to AUS

5,770 tracked flights put the STL to AUS pairing (St. Louis to Austin) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.7 minutes on average. Across the 721-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,852 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from STL to AUS?
Flights from St. Louis to Austin have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 5,770 flights. The average delay is 58.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STL to AUS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,852 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STL to AUS?
The flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 721 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STL to AUS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% 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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