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Las Vegas (LAS) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Las Vegas (LAS) to Baltimore (BWI) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 64% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
79%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
12 min
completed flights
Cancelled
0.7%
Flights/day
5.0
last 12 months
Duration
4h 33m
scheduled
Distance
2,106 mi

Best airline from LAS to BWI

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Spirit Airlinesmost reliable80%16 min0.8%747
Southwest Airlines79%11 min0.7%3,245

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LAS to BWI flights50%75%100%June 2024: 72% on-time (174 flights)72Jun 2024July 2024: 67% on-time (180 flights)67August 2024: 72% on-time (206 flights)72September 2024: 86% on-time (196 flights)86Sep 2024October 2024: 81% on-time (211 flights)81November 2024: 92% on-time (162 flights)92December 2024: 85% on-time (157 flights)85Dec 2024January 2025: 86% on-time (156 flights)86February 2025: 91% on-time (166 flights)91March 2025: 80% on-time (178 flights)80Mar 2025April 2025: 82% on-time (188 flights)82May 2025: 77% on-time (177 flights)77June 2025: 69% on-time (177 flights)69Jun 2025July 2025: 64% on-time (170 flights)64August 2025: 79% on-time (161 flights)79September 2025: 84% on-time (167 flights)84Sep 2025October 2025: 81% on-time (185 flights)81November 2025: 83% on-time (156 flights)83December 2025: 77% on-time (150 flights)77Dec 2025January 2026: 91% on-time (127 flights)91February 2026: 85% on-time (112 flights)85March 2026: 75% on-time (142 flights)75Mar 2026April 2026: 83% on-time (146 flights)83May 2026: 68% on-time (148 flights)68

Best time to fly from LAS to BWI

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 12 a.m. departures (55%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LAS to BWI5 a.m.: 91% on-time (117 flights)56 a.m.: 94% on-time (580 flights)67 a.m.: 90% on-time (111 flights)78 a.m.: 85% on-time (247 flights)89 a.m.: 85% on-time (233 flights)910 a.m.: 79% on-time (148 flights)1011 a.m.: 80% on-time (188 flights)1112 p.m.: 74% on-time (234 flights)121 p.m.: 72% on-time (106 flights)132 p.m.: 65% on-time (203 flights)143 p.m.: 65% on-time (248 flights)154 p.m.: 63% on-time (178 flights)165 p.m.: 71% on-time (236 flights)176 p.m.: 62% on-time (227 flights)188 p.m.: 81% on-time (52 flights)209 p.m.: 86% on-time (301 flights)2110 p.m.: 84% on-time (401 flights)2211 p.m.: 85% on-time (109 flights)23scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday77%16 min
Tuesdaybest88%7 min
Wednesday84%8 min
Thursday75%14 min
Friday73%18 min
Saturday87%7 min
Sunday73%13 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Airline operations44%
  • National airspace system18%
  • Weather2%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LAS to BWI delayed?
21% of LAS–BWI 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 12 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LAS to BWI?
Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 747 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to BWI?
Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 12 a.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LAS to BWI?
The scheduled LAS–BWI flight time averages 4h 33m over 2,106 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
How often are LAS to BWI flights cancelled?
0.7% 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 BWI?
July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 3,992 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.