Las Vegas (LAS) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly LAS to CMH matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 89% on-time in November 2024 to just 64% in June 2026. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,771 mi
Best airline from LAS to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 0.5% | 379 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 14 min | 0.4% | 1,741 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to CMH
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 17 min |
| Friday | 71% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to CMH delayed?
- 23% of LAS–CMH 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to CMH?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 379 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to CMH?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to CMH?
- The scheduled LAS–CMH flight time averages 3h 55m over 1,771 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LAS to CMH flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 CMH?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,120 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.