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Route · EWR → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to LAS (Newark to Las Vegas) ranks #566 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
15,977
Flights
#566 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 69%

Distance

2,227 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 201 44 1 0 NK,UA
Nov 2025 241 49 5 0 UA,NK
Oct 2025 250 75 0 1 UA,NK
Sep 2025 236 32 1 0 UA,NK
Aug 2025 270 47 1 1 NK,UA
Jul 2025 259 79 6 0 UA,NK
Jun 2025 222 50 0 0 NK,UA
May 2025 244 72 6 0 NK,UA
Apr 2025 248 66 1 0 NK,UA
Mar 2025 283 36 4 0 NK,UA
Feb 2025 274 77 2 1 UA,NK
Jan 2025 278 49 2 3 UA,NK
Dec 2024 259 44 2 1 NK,UA
Nov 2024 299 69 3 1 UA,NK
Oct 2024 284 40 1 0 UA,NK
Sep 2024 273 33 2 0 NK,UA
Aug 2024 284 80 12 0 NK,UA
Jul 2024 274 81 8 0 NK,UA
Jun 2024 266 67 4 1 NK,UA
May 2024 271 75 1 0 NK,UA
Apr 2024 240 45 6 0 NK,UA
Mar 2024 247 52 1 2 NK,UA
Feb 2024 235 37 3 0 NK,UA
Jan 2024 230 32 16 0 NK,UA

EWR–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (85.9%) · weakest: July (64.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

85.9% on-time · ~226 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~250 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.6% on-time · ~237 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

88 of 6,168 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 6,168 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #4137 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to LAS

The Newark to Las Vegas corridor (EWR to LAS) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 15,977 tracked flights. Late flights run 76.6 minutes behind on average. 13 carriers cover the 2,227-mile route; over the last 24 months, 88 of 6,168 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 69% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–LAS peaks in September at 85.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~250 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.6%, a 21.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to LAS ranks #566 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 EWR to LAS?
Flights from Newark to Las Vegas have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 15,977 flights. The average delay is 76.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (88 of 6,168 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to LAS?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 2,227 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (69% 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 EWR–LAS data

EWR–LAS is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (85.9% on-time) beats July (64.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% 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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