Sioux Falls (FSD) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Las Vegas (LAS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 179 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.49
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,104 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FSD to LAS
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 10 min |
| Friday | 77% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather1%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FSD to LAS delayed?
- 21% of FSD–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 FSD to LAS?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FSD to LAS?
- The scheduled FSD–LAS flight time averages 2h 60m over 1,104 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are FSD to LAS flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 FSD to LAS?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 74%.
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Based on 350 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.