Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs (PSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs (PSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 60% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 173 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to PSP
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 15 min |
| Friday | 68% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to PSP delayed?
- 24% of LAS–PSP 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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to PSP?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to PSP?
- The scheduled LAS–PSP flight time averages 1h 3m over 173 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LAS to PSP 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 PSP?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,508 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.