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Route · DSM → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Des Moines to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DSM to LAS (Des Moines to Las Vegas) ranks #3527 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.9%
On-time
-0.1 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
2,519
Flights
#3527 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Jun 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 72%

Distance

1,216 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 50 17 0 0 WN,G4
Nov 2025 47 6 0 0 G4,WN
Oct 2025 53 4 0 0 WN,G4
Sep 2025 47 7 0 1 WN,G4
Aug 2025 50 6 0 0 WN,G4
Jul 2025 53 15 1 0 WN,G4
Jun 2025 52 2 1 0 WN,G4
May 2025 47 6 0 0 WN,G4
Apr 2025 46 11 0 0 G4,WN
Mar 2025 56 11 2 0 WN,G4
Feb 2025 45 9 0 0 WN,G4
Jan 2025 50 11 0 0 WN,G4
Dec 2024 53 10 0 0 G4,WN
Nov 2024 47 4 0 0 WN,G4
Oct 2024 48 5 0 0 G4,WN
Sep 2024 48 5 0 1 WN,G4
Aug 2024 49 11 0 0 G4,WN
Jul 2024 48 11 1 0 G4,WN
Jun 2024 47 8 0 0 G4,WN
May 2024 49 19 0 0 G4,WN
Apr 2024 47 3 0 0 G4,WN
Mar 2024 52 12 0 0 G4,WN
Feb 2024 46 13 0 0 G4,WN
Jan 2024 48 13 6 0 G4,WN

DSM–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.3%) · weakest: July (70.8%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.3% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.8% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

11 of 1,178 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,178 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DSM - Des Moines

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Des Moines, IA.

DSM 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 DSM and LAS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DSM vs LAS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DSM departures

From DSM, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 13 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #3547 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DSM to LAS

2,519 tracked flights put the DSM to LAS pairing (Des Moines to Las Vegas) at a 78.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.7 minutes on average. Across the 1,216-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,178 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 72% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DSM–LAS peaks in November at 89.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.8%, a 18.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DSM to LAS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DSM to LAS ranks #3527 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 DSM to LAS? ▼
Flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas have a 78.9% on-time rate based on 2,519 flights. The average delay is 78.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DSM to LAS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,178 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DSM to LAS? ▼
The flight distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,216 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DSM to LAS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DSM Airport

Des Moines
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 DSM–LAS data

DSM–LAS is mid-pack at 78.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DSM and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DSM airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.3% on-time) beats July (70.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.9% 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

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