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Route · STL → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

St. Louis to New York

The STL–LGA corridor (St. Louis, MO → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 888 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.5%
On-time
+4.5 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
18,647
Flights

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Sep 2024 95%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 68%

Distance

888 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 230 73 5 0 YX,WN
Nov 2025 189 60 4 0 WN,YX
Oct 2025 199 60 4 2 WN,YX
Sep 2025 204 28 1 3 WN,OO,YX
Aug 2025 240 44 4 0 OO,WN,YX
Jul 2025 225 57 19 3 WN,YX
Jun 2025 219 58 12 4 WN,YX
May 2025 221 56 8 1 WN,YX
Apr 2025 225 34 0 0 WN,YX
Mar 2025 218 37 2 2 WN,YX
Feb 2025 201 29 2 2 AA,WN,YX
Jan 2025 220 32 13 0 WN,YX
Dec 2024 308 50 1 0 9E,WN,YX
Nov 2024 313 34 0 0 9E,YX,WN
Oct 2024 313 21 0 1 WN,YX,9E
Sep 2024 300 14 0 0 WN,YX,9E
Aug 2024 307 53 23 4 WN,YX,9E
Jul 2024 313 87 17 1 9E,WN,YX
Jun 2024 292 63 9 1 9E,AA,OO,WN,YX
May 2024 332 80 5 2 9E,AA,OO,WN,YX
Apr 2024 318 43 4 1 9E,AA,OO,WN,YX
Mar 2024 317 51 2 1 9E,AA,YX,WN
Feb 2024 304 38 12 1 9E,AA,WN,YX
Jan 2024 309 60 25 1 9E,AA,WN,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

172 of 6,317 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

30 of 6,317 flights

What the Data Says About STL to LGA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show St. Louis to New York (STL to LGA) running a 83.5% on-time rate over 18,647 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 77.0 minutes. The 888-mile corridor is served by 21 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.7% of 6,317 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from STL to LGA?
Flights from St. Louis to New York have a 83.5% on-time rate based on 18,647 flights. The average delay is 77.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STL to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (172 of 6,317 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STL to LGA?
The flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to New York (LGA) is approximately 888 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STL to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (68% 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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