Boston (BOS) to St. Louis (STL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Boston (BOS) to St. Louis (STL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in October 2025 that fell to 64% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 54%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,047 mi
Best airline from BOS to STL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 5 min | 3.3% | 399 |
| Envoy Air | 81% | 14 min | 1.6% | 923 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 15 min | 1.0% | 1,865 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to STL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to STL delayed?
- 21% of BOS–STL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to STL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 399 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–STL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to STL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to STL?
- The scheduled BOS–STL flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,047 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BOS to STL flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to STL?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,187 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.