Miami (MIA) to St. Louis (STL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Miami (MIA) to St. Louis (STL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 53% — a 38-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,068 mi
Best airline from MIA to STL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 0.4% | 276 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 18 min | 0.5% | 912 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 21 min | 1.0% | 1,057 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to STL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (32%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to STL delayed?
- 26% of MIA–STL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to STL?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 276 flights. 3 airlines flew MIA–STL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to STL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (32%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to STL?
- The scheduled MIA–STL flight time averages 3h 1m over 1,068 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MIA to STL flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MIA to STL?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,249 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.