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Route · IAD → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), IAD to LAS (Washington to Las Vegas) ranks #2588 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.9%
On-time
+4.9 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
4,687
Flights
#2588 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 66%

Distance

2,065 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 92 8 0 0 UA
Nov 2025 89 6 0 0 UA
Oct 2025 93 12 0 0 UA
Sep 2025 91 8 0 0 UA,F9
Aug 2025 119 24 0 1 F9,UA
Jul 2025 123 36 0 0 UA,F9
Jun 2025 111 38 0 0 UA,F9
May 2025 144 33 0 2 UA,F9
Apr 2025 120 30 1 0 UA
Mar 2025 100 18 0 0 UA
Feb 2025 100 25 0 0 UA
Jan 2025 92 29 1 0 UA
Dec 2024 80 17 0 0 UA
Nov 2024 89 9 1 0 UA
Oct 2024 93 2 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 80 7 0 0 UA
Aug 2024 57 15 1 0 UA
Jul 2024 62 12 2 0 UA
Jun 2024 60 8 1 0 UA
May 2024 84 12 0 0 UA
Apr 2024 90 8 1 0 UA
Mar 2024 90 7 0 1 UA
Feb 2024 83 13 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 77 14 3 0 UA

IAD–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.2%) · weakest: July (72.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.2% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~81 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.1% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

11 of 2,219 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,219 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among IAD departures

From IAD, this corridor sits with 42 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 58 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (14 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #1616 of 4927.

What the Data Says About IAD to LAS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Washington to Las Vegas (IAD to LAS) running a 83.9% on-time rate over 4,687 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 71.2 minutes. The 2,065-mile corridor is served by 5 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 2,219 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 66% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, IAD–LAS peaks in November at 93.2% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~81 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.1%, a 21.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does IAD to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, IAD to LAS ranks #2588 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 IAD to LAS?
Flights from Washington to Las Vegas have a 83.9% on-time rate based on 4,687 flights. The average delay is 71.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAD to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 2,219 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAD to LAS?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 2,065 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAD to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (66% 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 IAD–LAS data

IAD–LAS runs 4.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare IAD and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. IAD airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.2% on-time) beats July (72.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.9% 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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