Las Vegas (LAS) to San Luis Obispo (SBP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 117 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 314 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to SBP
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 59% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 24 min |
| Friday | 67% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to SBP delayed?
- 32% of LAS–SBP 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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to SBP?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (41%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to SBP?
- The scheduled LAS–SBP flight time averages 1h 30m over 314 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are LAS to SBP flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for LAS to SBP?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 57%.
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Based on 291 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.