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Route · STL → LIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

St. Louis to Little Rock

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.9%
On-time
-0.1 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
3,462
Flights

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Jan 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

296 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 12 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 56 10 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 57 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 56 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 56 9 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 57 15 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 56 15 0 1 WN
May 2025 56 11 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 56 10 2 0 WN
Mar 2025 57 7 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 52 9 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 59 4 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 60 5 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 55 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 57 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 55 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 57 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 58 20 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 55 14 0 0 WN
May 2024 57 19 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 56 12 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 57 12 0 1 WN
Feb 2024 54 10 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 58 14 3 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

12 of 1,357 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,357 flights

What the Data Says About STL to LIT

3,462 tracked flights put the STL to LIT pairing (St. Louis to Little Rock) at a 78.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 55.2 minutes on average. Across the 296-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,357 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from STL to LIT?
Flights from St. Louis to Little Rock have a 78.9% on-time rate based on 3,462 flights. The average delay is 55.2 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STL to LIT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,357 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STL to LIT?
The flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Little Rock (LIT) is approximately 296 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from STL to LIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (93% 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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