Las Vegas (LAS) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAS–CLT. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 61% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,916 mi
Best airline from LAS to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 16 min | 1.1% | 4,515 |
| Spirit Airlines | 82% | 11 min | 1.4% | 278 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to CLT
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 21 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to CLT delayed?
- 17% of LAS–CLT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 4,515 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to CLT?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to CLT?
- The scheduled LAS–CLT flight time averages 4h 22m over 1,916 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are LAS to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 LAS to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,805 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.