Cyril E. King Airport (STT): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cyril E. King Airport (STT) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 87% on-time in June 2025 but sank to 67% in March 2026. Across the year it averages 79% against a national 78%, over roughly 15 departures a day to 15 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Destinations
- 15
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 7
Plan your departure from STT
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 84% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.4%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from STT
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 min |
Busiest routes from STT
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| STT → MIA (Miami) | 941 | 82% | 25 min |
| STT → ATL (Atlanta) | 719 | 80% | 18 min |
| STT → CLT (Charlotte) | 610 | 83% | 22 min |
| STT → SJU (San Juan) | 548 | 73% | 22 min |
| STT → JFK (New York) | 544 | 78% | 23 min |
| STT → MCO (Orlando) | 393 | 76% | 15 min |
| STT → IAD (Washington) | 336 | 83% | 11 min |
| STT → FLL (Fort Lauderdale) | 258 | 79% | 14 min |
| STT → ORD (Chicago) | 255 | 70% | 25 min |
| STT → EWR (Newark) | 247 | 86% | 9 min |
| STT → PHL (Philadelphia) | 187 | 74% | 27 min |
| STT → IAH (Houston) | 173 | 82% | 10 min |
| STT → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 133 | 70% | 18 min |
| STT → BOS (Boston) | 127 | 74% | 15 min |
Where flights into STT come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA (Miami) → STT | 941 | 79% | 13 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → STT | 719 | 75% | 14 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → STT | 610 | 81% | 13 min |
| JFK (New York) → STT | 544 | 80% | 18 min |
| MCO (Orlando) → STT | 392 | 81% | 12 min |
| SJU (San Juan) → STT | 357 | 75% | 18 min |
| IAD (Washington) → STT | 336 | 87% | 7 min |
| BOS (Boston) → STT | 318 | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays at STT
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing STT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
Alternative airports near Charlotte Amalie
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| STX — Henry E. Rohlsen Airport | 45 mi | 74% | 24 min |
| SJU — Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | 68 mi | 77% | 19 min |
| PSE — Mercedita International Airport | 107 mi | 87% | 10 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at STT
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 84% | 11 min | 1,795 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 19 min | 2,071 |
| American Airlines | 79% | 27 min | 4,481 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 16 min | 1,460 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 21 min | 1,188 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67% | 14 min | 254 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at STT?
- 21% of departures from Cyril E. King Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from STT?
- Flights scheduled around 10 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at STT, versus 75% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at STT?
- In this dataset, March 2026 was the weakest month at STT, with 67% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at STT?
- 1.4% of scheduled departures from STT were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 11,263 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.