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Las Vegas (LAS) to St. Louis (STL): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Las Vegas (LAS) to St. Louis (STL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 67% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
79%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
13 min
completed flights
Cancelled
0.6%
Flights/day
5.8
last 12 months
Duration
3h 12m
scheduled
Distance
1,371 mi

Best airline from LAS to STL

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Frontier Airlinesmost reliable80%14 min2.4%575
Southwest Airlines79%12 min0.3%3,689

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LAS to STL flights50%75%100%August 2024: 80% on-time (178 flights)80Aug 2024September 2024: 80% on-time (163 flights)80October 2024: 79% on-time (181 flights)79November 2024: 88% on-time (162 flights)88Nov 2024December 2024: 88% on-time (176 flights)88January 2025: 77% on-time (154 flights)77February 2025: 88% on-time (151 flights)88Feb 2025March 2025: 80% on-time (173 flights)80April 2025: 79% on-time (170 flights)79May 2025: 75% on-time (171 flights)75May 2025June 2025: 80% on-time (166 flights)80July 2025: 74% on-time (164 flights)74August 2025: 79% on-time (159 flights)79Aug 2025September 2025: 81% on-time (165 flights)81October 2025: 79% on-time (191 flights)79November 2025: 83% on-time (173 flights)83Nov 2025December 2025: 80% on-time (187 flights)80January 2026: 85% on-time (162 flights)85February 2026: 84% on-time (146 flights)84Feb 2026March 2026: 81% on-time (208 flights)81April 2026: 79% on-time (167 flights)79May 2026: 76% on-time (171 flights)76May 2026June 2026: 72% on-time (180 flights)72July 2026: 67% on-time (192 flights)67

Best time to fly from LAS to STL

Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LAS to STL5 a.m.: 95% on-time (263 flights)56 a.m.: 94% on-time (481 flights)67 a.m.: 94% on-time (210 flights)78 a.m.: 89% on-time (447 flights)89 a.m.: 88% on-time (168 flights)910 a.m.: 89% on-time (150 flights)1011 a.m.: 77% on-time (181 flights)1112 p.m.: 75% on-time (308 flights)121 p.m.: 75% on-time (219 flights)132 p.m.: 67% on-time (305 flights)143 p.m.: 74% on-time (271 flights)154 p.m.: 73% on-time (337 flights)165 p.m.: 70% on-time (278 flights)176 p.m.: 73% on-time (369 flights)187 p.m.: 57% on-time (185 flights)198 p.m.: 57% on-time (126 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday76%15 min
Tuesdaybest87%7 min
Wednesday86%9 min
Thursday74%16 min
Friday76%16 min
Saturday86%7 min
Sunday73%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 aircraft50%
  • Airline operations40%
  • National airspace system9%
  • Weather1%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LAS to STL delayed?
21% of LAS–STL 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.
Which airline is most reliable from LAS to STL?
Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 575 flights. 2 airlines flew LAS–STL frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to STL?
Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LAS to STL?
The scheduled LAS–STL flight time averages 3h 12m over 1,371 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
How often are LAS to STL 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 STL?
July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 4,298 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.