Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 74% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 231 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGB to LAS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 14 min |
| Friday | 74% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations10%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGB to LAS delayed?
- 18% of LGB–LAS 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGB to LAS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGB to LAS?
- The scheduled LGB–LAS flight time averages 1h 10m over 231 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are LGB to LAS flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 LGB to LAS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,474 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.