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Route · LAS → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to EWR (Las Vegas to Newark) ranks #565 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
15,982
Flights
#565 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Jan 2025 89%

Worst Month

May 2025 59%

Distance

2,227 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 200 34 1 1 UA
Nov 2025 240 42 5 0 UA,NK
Oct 2025 250 61 1 0 UA,NK
Sep 2025 237 52 2 3 UA,NK
Aug 2025 268 67 2 0 NK,UA
Jul 2025 260 69 6 7 UA,NK
Jun 2025 221 48 0 2 NK,UA
May 2025 243 99 6 2 UA,NK
Apr 2025 248 53 2 2 NK,UA
Mar 2025 284 49 2 3 NK,UA
Feb 2025 273 47 4 1 UA,NK
Jan 2025 280 32 2 0 UA,NK
Dec 2024 259 49 3 1 NK,UA
Nov 2024 298 63 3 2 UA,NK
Oct 2024 284 43 3 2 UA,NK
Sep 2024 273 38 2 2 NK,UA
Aug 2024 284 70 8 7 NK,UA
Jul 2024 274 104 10 7 NK,UA
Jun 2024 266 63 3 5 NK,UA
May 2024 270 60 3 0 NK,UA
Apr 2024 239 38 4 1 NK,UA
Mar 2024 248 38 4 2 NK,UA
Feb 2024 238 42 3 1 NK,UA
Jan 2024 232 37 9 1 NK,UA

LAS–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (85.1%) · weakest: July (66.9%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

85.1% on-time · ~222 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~250 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.9% on-time · ~238 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

88 of 6,169 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

52 of 6,169 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

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare LAS vs EWR

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: Newark · fleet on-time rank #3893 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to EWR

The Las Vegas to Newark corridor (LAS to EWR) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 15,982 tracked flights. Late flights run 76.0 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 2,227-mile route; over the last 24 months, 88 of 6,169 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 59% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–EWR peaks in January at 85.1% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~250 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.9%, a 18.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to EWR ranks #565 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 EWR? ▼
Flights from Las Vegas to Newark have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 15,982 flights. The average delay is 76.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (88 of 6,169 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 2,227 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAS Airport

Las Vegas
EWR Airport

Newark
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–EWR data

LAS–EWR is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, January (85.1% on-time) beats July (66.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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