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5 nonstop, 31 with 1 connection, 8 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 21 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have an 82% reliability rating vs 58% for midday departures.
- Compared with the next-best option (Southwest 498 on the Boeing 737-700 or 737-800), it arrives on time 6 points more often; it flies a newer plane (about 9 vs 18 years old).
- Legroom was comparable across the flights we compared (30–31 in), so it didn't set them apart.
8:10 AM1:10 PMHOU → STL
Southwest · WN 2359 / WN 3065
5h 00m1 stop
1h 55m in MCI
One ticket
83%arrive on time96% connections madeCheck fares
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HOU → STL
Houston to St Louis: 1,550 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
80%
Cancelled
0.3%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
93% on time vs 67% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Southwest
80% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Southwest Airlines80%
1,550 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM93%
548 flights · avg delay 3 min
- 9 AM to noon87%
100 flights · avg delay 7 min
- Noon to 3 PM78%
251 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 3 to 6 PM68%
267 flights · avg delay 19 min
- 6 to 9 PM71%
284 flights · avg delay 16 min
- After 9 PM67%
100 flights · avg delay 24 min
Best day: Tuesday (86%). Worst: Sunday (80%).
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure