BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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PHL→STL

Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to St. Louis, MO (STL) flight delay odds

75.9% of 1,591 official scheduled PHL-to-STL flights arrived on time; 15.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
75.9%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
1,591scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHL to STL?

Among qualifying PHL-to-STL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.4% of 341 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.4% across 500 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34189.4%5.9%0.3%
Late morning30782.7%9.8%1.0%
Afternoon33772.1%17.5%0.6%
Evening50065.4%23.2%2.0%
Night10674.5%16.0%5.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHL to STL?

Among qualifying PHL-to-STL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 223 flights. Thursday was lowest at 70.3% across 239 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday24571.8%20.0%1.6%
Tuesday22778.9%11.5%1.8%
Wednesday22381.2%13.9%0.9%
Thursday23970.3%19.7%0.4%
Friday23877.3%12.2%0.4%
Saturday17279.7%10.5%1.7%
Sunday24774.1%17.0%2.8%

Which airline was most reliable for PHL to STL?

Among qualifying PHL-to-STL airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 85.0% of 100 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 69.2% across 133 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines72578.1%13.9%0.3%
American Airlines63373.5%18.2%1.1%
PSA Airlines13369.2%15.0%9.0%
Republic Airways10085.0%6.0%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for PHL to STL?

Among qualifying PHL-to-STL month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 129 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 60.7% across 135 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202513560.7%28.1%2.2%
August 202514272.5%19.7%0.0%
September 202513278.8%14.4%0.0%
October 202514781.6%12.9%0.0%
November 202516379.1%10.4%1.2%
December 202515063.3%23.3%0.7%
January 202610277.5%8.8%4.9%
February 20268483.3%2.4%8.3%
March 202611674.1%17.2%2.6%
April 202612985.3%8.5%0.0%
May 202614480.6%12.5%0.0%
June 202614777.6%17.7%0.7%

What drove PHL to STL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHL-to-STL delay category, accounting for 45.9% of 25,705 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.0%
Late aircraft45.9%
National airspace17.0%
Weather7.0%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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