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Route · DFW → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to LAS (Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas) ranks #95 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.9%
On-time
-6.1 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
32,222
Flights
#95 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 82%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 52%

Distance

1,055 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 445 107 6 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 420 119 12 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 476 141 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 426 118 10 1 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 397 144 9 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 433 169 15 5 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 451 181 16 2 AA,NK,F9
May 2025 549 186 16 0 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 525 145 17 0 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 524 148 12 0 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 458 88 1 1 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 501 121 24 0 AA,NK,F9
Dec 2024 487 125 8 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 464 129 9 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 546 100 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 509 122 0 0 NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 522 159 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 508 244 6 2 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 491 164 13 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 577 264 32 1 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 522 137 10 0 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 573 207 11 3 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 501 117 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 467 155 8 0 AA,F9,NK

DFW–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (79.6%) · weakest: July (62.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77%

Strongest calendar month

February

79.6% on-time · ~437 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~498 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

62.5% on-time · ~450 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

245 of 11,772 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

16 of 11,772 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from DFW

Among 183 routes leaving DFW, only 57 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 13 stay ≥85% and 113 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing DFW options should weigh this 72.9% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4690 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to LAS

On-time performance on the DFW to LAS pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas) trails a chunk of the network: 72.9% of 32,222 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 74.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,055 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.1% (245 of 11,772 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 52% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–LAS peaks in February at 79.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~498 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 62.5%, a 17.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to LAS ranks #95 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 DFW to LAS?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas have a 72.9% on-time rate based on 32,222 flights. The average delay is 74.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (245 of 11,772 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to LAS?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,055 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (82% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DFW–LAS data

DFW–LAS sits 6.1 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare DFW and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, February (79.6% on-time) beats July (62.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 72.9% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.