New York (JFK) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on JFK–LAS. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but February 2025 dropped to 67% — a gap of 22 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,248 mi
Best airline from JFK to LAS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 1.1% | 636 |
| JetBlue Airways | 82% | 12 min | 1.4% | 2,944 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 13 min | 1.7% | 3,448 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 20 min | 1.0% | 524 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to LAS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 aircraft25%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to LAS delayed?
- 19% of JFK–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to LAS?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 636 flights. 4 airlines flew JFK–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to LAS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 7 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 JFK to LAS?
- The scheduled JFK–LAS flight time averages 5h 50m over 2,248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are JFK to LAS flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 JFK to LAS?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,553 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.