Minneapolis (MSP) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–LAS. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 73% — a gap of 20 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 74%), 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
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,299 mi
Best airline from MSP to LAS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 7 min | 0.2% | 492 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 11 min | 0.9% | 4,374 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to LAS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 operations52%
- National airspace system25%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 87%, based on 492 flights. 2 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (52%). 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 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to LAS?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,928 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.