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Route · STL → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

St. Louis to Tampa

The STL–TPA corridor (St. Louis, MO → Tampa, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 869 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
6,197
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

869 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 108 20 0 2 WN,F9
Nov 2025 97 20 1 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 95 22 0 0 WN,F9
Sep 2025 90 14 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 94 23 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 100 33 1 1 WN
Jun 2025 99 28 0 2 WN
May 2025 102 16 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 100 20 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 111 21 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 86 13 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 94 12 6 0 WN
Dec 2024 96 20 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 90 12 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 96 7 9 0 WN
Sep 2024 89 17 4 1 WN
Aug 2024 95 19 2 1 WN
Jul 2024 100 34 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 99 25 0 2 WN
May 2024 96 29 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 97 17 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 109 30 2 1 WN
Feb 2024 87 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 93 26 3 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

31 of 2,323 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

13 of 2,323 flights

What the Data Says About STL to TPA

6,197 tracked flights put the STL to TPA pairing (St. Louis to Tampa) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.0 minutes on average. Across the 869-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (2,323 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from STL to TPA?
Flights from St. Louis to Tampa have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 6,197 flights. The average delay is 61.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STL to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 2,323 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STL to TPA?
The flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 869 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STL to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (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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