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Route · ATL → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to LAS (Atlanta to Las Vegas) ranks #172 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
27,285
Flights
#172 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

1,747 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 427 83 7 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 390 75 2 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 415 101 0 1 DL,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 389 76 0 0 WN,DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 404 91 4 0 WN,F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 419 129 3 1 DL,WN,F9,NK
Jun 2025 436 157 11 4 DL,WN,F9,NK
May 2025 448 121 1 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 410 119 3 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 420 90 4 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 368 83 3 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 398 105 13 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 424 72 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 428 64 0 0 NK,WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 471 57 1 1 DL,NK,F9,WN
Sep 2024 410 92 3 1 WN,DL,F9,NK
Aug 2024 417 100 3 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 474 184 29 2 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 439 103 2 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 406 154 1 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 367 103 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 369 64 2 3 DL,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 352 94 1 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 408 100 0 1 DL,F9,NK,WN

ATL–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.5%) · weakest: July (70.0%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.5% on-time · ~377 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~429 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.0% on-time · ~389 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

93 of 9,889 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

16 of 9,889 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

LAS - Las Vegas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Las Vegas, NV.

LAS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and LAS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs LAS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #3881 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to LAS

The Atlanta to Las Vegas corridor (ATL to LAS) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 27,285 tracked flights. Late flights run 63.9 minutes behind on average. 17 carriers cover the 1,747-mile route; over the last 24 months, 93 of 9,889 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–LAS peaks in September at 82.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~429 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.0%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to LAS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to LAS ranks #172 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to LAS? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Las Vegas have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 27,285 flights. The average delay is 63.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to LAS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (93 of 9,889 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to LAS? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,747 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to LAS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
LAS Airport

Las Vegas
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–LAS data

ATL–LAS is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ATL and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.5% on-time) beats July (70.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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