Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana (SNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAS–SNA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 72% — a gap of 19 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 226 mi
Best airline from LAS to SNA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 1.5% | 1,745 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 11 min | 0.6% | 1,157 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 11 min | 0.4% | 4,991 |
| Frontier Airlines | 80% | 17 min | 1.3% | 446 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to SNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to SNA delayed?
- 18% of LAS–SNA 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to SNA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 1,745 flights. 4 airlines flew LAS–SNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to SNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to SNA?
- The scheduled LAS–SNA flight time averages 1h 12m over 226 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are LAS to SNA flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 SNA?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,339 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.