Albany (ALB) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Albany (ALB) to Las Vegas (LAS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 215 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,237 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to LAS
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (74% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 17 min |
| Friday | 64% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 55% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to LAS delayed?
- 28% of ALB–LAS 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to LAS?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (74% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to LAS?
- The scheduled ALB–LAS flight time averages 5h 28m over 2,237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ALB to LAS flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ALB to LAS?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 55%.
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Based on 430 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.