Charlotte (CLT) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Las Vegas (LAS) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 53% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,916 mi
Best airline from CLT to LAS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 1.6% | 308 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 1.1% | 4,351 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to LAS
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to LAS delayed?
- 22% of CLT–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to LAS?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 308 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to LAS?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to LAS?
- The scheduled CLT–LAS flight time averages 4h 51m over 1,916 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CLT to LAS flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 CLT to LAS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,670 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.