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Route · DTW → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Detroit to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DTW to LAS (Detroit to Las Vegas) ranks #407 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
18,476
Flights
#407 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

May 2025 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 66%

Distance

1,749 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 226 76 1 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 237 44 1 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 309 47 1 1 DL,WN,NK
Sep 2025 239 44 0 0 WN,DL,NK
Aug 2025 227 34 0 0 WN,NK,DL
Jul 2025 249 57 1 1 DL,NK,WN
Jun 2025 274 59 1 2 DL,NK,WN,F9
May 2025 286 30 0 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 297 51 1 0 DL,NK,WN
Mar 2025 275 49 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Feb 2025 230 71 0 0 DL,WN,NK
Jan 2025 242 55 0 1 DL,WN,NK
Dec 2024 254 45 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Nov 2024 281 44 0 0 NK,WN,DL
Oct 2024 315 35 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Sep 2024 258 28 0 0 WN,DL,NK
Aug 2024 270 70 2 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 311 82 13 2 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 307 83 2 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 292 79 2 0 DL,F9,NK
Apr 2024 270 40 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 263 58 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Feb 2024 186 28 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 191 50 3 0 DL,NK

DTW–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.3%) · weakest: December (76.0%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.3% on-time · ~250 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~290 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.0% on-time · ~239 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

28 of 6,289 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

8 of 6,289 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

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

Compare DTW vs LAS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DTW departures

From DTW, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 94 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (34 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #2261 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DTW to LAS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Detroit to Las Vegas (DTW to LAS) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 18,476 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.9 minutes. The 1,749-mile corridor is served by 21 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 6,289 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 66% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DTW–LAS peaks in September at 89.3% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~290 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.0%, a 13.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DTW to LAS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DTW to LAS ranks #407 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 DTW to LAS? ▼
Flights from Detroit to Las Vegas have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 18,476 flights. The average delay is 63.9 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DTW to LAS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 6,289 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DTW to LAS? ▼
The flight distance from Detroit (DTW) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,749 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DTW to LAS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DTW Airport

Detroit
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 DTW–LAS data

DTW–LAS runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DTW and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DTW airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.3% on-time) beats December (76.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% 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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