Las Vegas (LAS) to Bellingham (BLI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Bellingham (BLI) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 69% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 954 mi
Best airline from LAS to BLI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 88% | 13 min | 0.6% | 961 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69% | 18 min | 0.0% | 118 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to BLI
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Friday | 85% | 9 min |
| Saturdaybest | 93% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to BLI delayed?
- 14% of LAS–BLI 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 LAS to BLI?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 961 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–BLI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to BLI?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (97% 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 LAS to BLI?
- The scheduled LAS–BLI flight time averages 2h 46m over 954 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are LAS to BLI flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 LAS to BLI?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,079 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.