Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno (FAT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno (FAT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 69% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 259 mi
Best airline from LAS to FAT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 0.5% | 1,295 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 11 min | 0.3% | 2,255 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to FAT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to FAT delayed?
- 19% of LAS–FAT 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 FAT?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,295 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–FAT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to FAT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to FAT?
- The scheduled LAS–FAT flight time averages 1h 18m over 259 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LAS to FAT flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 FAT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,550 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.