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Route · LAS → DSM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Des Moines

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to DSM (Las Vegas to Des Moines) ranks #3524 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.6%
On-time
-3.4 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
2,520
Flights
#3524 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Dec 2024 85%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 75%

Distance

1,216 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 50 12 1 0 WN,G4
Nov 2025 47 10 0 0 G4,WN
Oct 2025 53 10 0 0 WN,G4
Sep 2025 47 16 0 1 WN,G4
Aug 2025 50 11 0 0 WN,G4
Jul 2025 53 10 0 0 WN,G4
Jun 2025 52 8 1 0 WN,G4
May 2025 47 14 0 0 WN,G4
Apr 2025 46 16 0 0 G4,WN
Mar 2025 56 13 2 0 WN,G4
Feb 2025 45 6 0 1 WN,G4
Jan 2025 50 7 0 0 WN,G4
Dec 2024 53 8 0 1 G4,WN
Nov 2024 47 3 0 0 WN,G4
Oct 2024 48 9 0 0 G4,WN
Sep 2024 48 11 0 0 WN,G4
Aug 2024 49 10 0 0 G4,WN
Jul 2024 48 24 1 0 G4,WN
Jun 2024 47 17 0 0 G4,WN
May 2024 49 9 0 1 G4,WN
Apr 2024 47 7 0 0 G4,WN
Mar 2024 52 13 0 0 G4,WN
Feb 2024 46 6 0 0 G4,WN
Jan 2024 48 13 6 0 G4,WN

LAS–DSM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.8%) · weakest: July (65.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.8% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.6% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

11 of 1,178 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,178 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LAS - Las Vegas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Las Vegas, NV.

LAS on-time profile

DSM - Des Moines

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

DSM on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare LAS vs DSM

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LAS departures

From LAS, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 83 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Des Moines · fleet on-time rank #4380 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to DSM

The Las Vegas to Des Moines corridor (LAS to DSM) posts a 75.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,520 tracked flights. Late flights run 63.2 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 1,216-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 1,178 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.3% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Dec 2024 was the strongest month at 85% on-time versus Mar 2024 at 75%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–DSM peaks in February at 86.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.6%, a 21.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to DSM rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to DSM ranks #3524 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 LAS to DSM? ▼
Flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines have a 75.6% on-time rate based on 2,520 flights. The average delay is 63.2 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to DSM? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,178 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to DSM? ▼
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines (DSM) is approximately 1,216 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to DSM? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (75% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAS Airport

Las Vegas
DSM Airport

Des Moines
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 LAS–DSM data

LAS–DSM is mid-pack at 75.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and DSM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.8% on-time) beats July (65.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.6% 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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