Santa Ana (SNA) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from SNA reach LAS on time 91% of the time, versus 78% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 82% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, Spirit Airlines has the edge at 87%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 226 mi
Best airline from SNA to LAS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 10 min | 1.7% | 1,672 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 16 min | 0.9% | 1,279 |
| Southwest Airlines | 82% | 11 min | 0.5% | 5,211 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 30 min | 1.9% | 477 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SNA to LAS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SNA to LAS delayed?
- 18% of SNA–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SNA to LAS?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 1,672 flights. 4 airlines flew SNA–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SNA to LAS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SNA to LAS?
- The scheduled SNA–LAS flight time averages 1h 13m over 226 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SNA 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 day of the week is most reliable for SNA to LAS?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 74%.
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Based on 8,639 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.