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Route · LAS → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to DTW (Las Vegas to Detroit) ranks #408 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.4%
On-time
+4.4 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
18,473
Flights
#408 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 75%

Distance

1,749 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 224 53 1 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 239 44 1 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 308 32 2 1 DL,WN,NK
Sep 2025 239 43 0 0 WN,DL,NK
Aug 2025 227 49 0 0 WN,NK,DL
Jul 2025 248 57 1 1 DL,NK,WN
Jun 2025 273 61 1 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
May 2025 288 52 0 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 296 48 1 1 DL,NK,WN
Mar 2025 273 39 1 1 DL,NK,WN
Feb 2025 229 34 2 0 DL,WN,NK
Jan 2025 242 31 0 0 DL,WN,NK
Dec 2024 255 21 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Nov 2024 280 14 0 0 NK,WN,DL
Oct 2024 316 46 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Sep 2024 262 52 0 0 WN,DL,NK
Aug 2024 271 51 2 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 310 79 13 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 307 66 1 2 DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 293 51 2 2 DL,F9,NK
Apr 2024 270 35 0 1 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 263 58 1 0 DL,F9,NK
Feb 2024 187 23 0 0 DL,NK
Jan 2024 191 38 3 3 DL,NK

LAS–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.2%) · weakest: July (76.1%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.2% on-time · ~238 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~290 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.1% on-time · ~260 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

32 of 6,291 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 6,291 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

DTW - Detroit

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

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare LAS vs DTW

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: Detroit · fleet on-time rank #1798 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to DTW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Las Vegas to Detroit (LAS to DTW) running a 83.4% on-time rate over 18,473 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.4 minutes. The 1,749-mile corridor is served by 21 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 6,291 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 75% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–DTW peaks in February at 87.2% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~290 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.1%, a 11.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to DTW ranks #408 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Las Vegas to Detroit have a 83.4% on-time rate based on 18,473 flights. The average delay is 72.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 6,291 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 1,749 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (75% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAS Airport

Las Vegas
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

LAS–DTW runs 4.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LAS and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.2% on-time) beats July (76.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.4% 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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