Las Vegas (LAS) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly LAS to JFK matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in November 2024 to just 61% in June 2025. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,248 mi
Best airline from LAS to JFK
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 1.7% | 3,448 |
| Frontier Airlines | 82% | 10 min | 0.6% | 524 |
| JetBlue Airways | 77% | 22 min | 1.7% | 2,943 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 23 min | 1.1% | 635 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 20 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 26 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 operations36%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to JFK delayed?
- 20% of LAS–JFK 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,448 flights. 4 airlines flew LAS–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to JFK?
- The scheduled LAS–JFK flight time averages 5h 6m over 2,248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LAS to JFK flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 JFK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,551 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.