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Route · STL → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.2%
On-time
+1.2 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
4,989
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 59%

Distance

1,057 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 81 25 1 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 82 19 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 55 15 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 46 6 0 1 WN,NK
Aug 2025 57 12 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 84 26 0 0 WN,NK
Jun 2025 76 16 1 0 NK,WN
May 2025 62 13 0 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 66 14 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 96 20 1 1 WN,NK
Feb 2025 89 11 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 86 14 6 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 86 17 1 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 82 8 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 58 10 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 47 6 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 57 20 2 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 74 30 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 68 21 3 0 NK,WN
May 2024 63 23 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 76 12 2 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 116 47 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 83 17 0 2 WN
Jan 2024 82 30 1 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

21 of 1,772 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,772 flights

What the Data Says About STL to FLL

4,989 tracked flights put the STL to FLL pairing (St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale) at a 80.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.9 minutes on average. Across the 1,057-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,772 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 59% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from STL to FLL?
Flights from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale have a 80.2% on-time rate based on 4,989 flights. The average delay is 61.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STL to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 1,772 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STL to FLL?
The flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,057 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STL to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (59% 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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