Minneapolis (MSP) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–LAS. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but June 2024 dropped to 70% — a gap of 23 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,299 mi
Best airline from MSP to LAS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 0.2% | 522 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 11 min | 0.9% | 4,285 |
| Spirit Airlines | 40% | 37 min | 4.1% | 73 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to LAS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to LAS delayed?
- 18% of MSP–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to LAS?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 522 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to LAS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to LAS?
- The scheduled MSP–LAS flight time averages 3h 28m over 1,299 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MSP to LAS flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP to LAS?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,894 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.