Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 86% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 62% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 9.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 407 mi
Best airline from LAS to OAK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 15 min | 1.0% | 1,472 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 14 min | 0.3% | 6,542 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to OAK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to OAK delayed?
- 24% of LAS–OAK 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to OAK?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,472 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–OAK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to OAK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 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 OAK?
- The scheduled LAS–OAK flight time averages 1h 36m over 407 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LAS to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 OAK?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,014 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.