Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAS–LAX. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 64% — a gap of 22 points. 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 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 23
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 236 mi
Best airline from LAS to LAX
8 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 5 min | 0.0% | 99 |
| United Airlines | 86% | 9 min | 0.6% | 3,200 |
| Spirit Airlines | 84% | 10 min | 0.7% | 1,935 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 11 min | 1.2% | 726 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 14 min | 0.8% | 3,628 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 14 min | 0.5% | 1,213 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 24 min | 0.5% | 2,414 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 15 min | 0.3% | 5,200 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to LAX
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to LAX delayed?
- 21% of LAS–LAX 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to LAX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 99 flights. 8 airlines flew LAS–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to LAX?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to LAX?
- The scheduled LAS–LAX flight time averages 1h 18m over 236 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LAS to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 LAX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 18,415 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.