FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to STL (St. Louis) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 75%. The average delay is 57 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.FLL → STL
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to STL (St. Louis)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 75% vs Southwest Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 75% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 75%.
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Good to know
Departing from FLL
73% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~29 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at STL
80% on timeWhen flights into STL are late, the average delay is 64 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at STL: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.