St. Louis (STL) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on STL–BOS. April 2025 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but October 2025 dropped to 54% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,047 mi
Best airline from STL to BOS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 3.0% | 399 |
| Envoy Air | 74% | 20 min | 1.7% | 923 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 17 min | 1.0% | 1,867 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from STL to BOS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 21 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from STL to BOS delayed?
- 26% of STL–BOS 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from STL to BOS?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 399 flights. 3 airlines flew STL–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from STL to BOS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from STL to BOS?
- The scheduled STL–BOS flight time averages 2h 36m over 1,047 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are STL to BOS flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 STL to BOS?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,189 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.