Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAS–MSP. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 70% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,299 mi
Best airline from LAS to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 87% | 10 min | 0.9% | 4,385 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 16 min | 0.2% | 492 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 10 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to MSP delayed?
- 15% of LAS–MSP 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 4,385 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to MSP?
- The scheduled LAS–MSP flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,299 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are LAS to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,940 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.