San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Las Vegas (LAS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 117 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 314 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBP to LAS
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 13 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBP to LAS delayed?
- 19% of SBP–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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBP to LAS?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBP to LAS?
- The scheduled SBP–LAS flight time averages 1h 28m over 314 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are SBP to LAS flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SBP to LAS?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 72%.
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Based on 292 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.