Cincinnati (CVG) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Las Vegas (LAS) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 31-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 (81% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,678 mi
Best airline from CVG to LAS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 1.2% | 741 |
| Allegiant Air | 78% | 33 min | 0.4% | 223 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 20 min | 2.2% | 465 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to LAS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to LAS delayed?
- 22% of CVG–LAS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to LAS?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 741 flights. 3 airlines flew CVG–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to LAS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to LAS?
- The scheduled CVG–LAS flight time averages 4h 17m over 1,678 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are CVG to LAS flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to LAS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,429 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.