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Route · LAS → HOU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Houston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to HOU (Las Vegas to Houston) ranks #1022 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
11,067
Flights
#1022 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Jan 2025 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

1,235 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 185 49 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 180 48 3 0 WN
Oct 2025 193 57 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 155 25 1 0 WN
Aug 2025 162 34 0 2 WN
Jul 2025 189 60 1 2 WN
Jun 2025 183 50 1 2 WN
May 2025 178 40 0 1 WN
Apr 2025 169 27 0 3 WN
Mar 2025 172 30 0 1 WN
Feb 2025 147 21 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 163 19 8 0 WN
Dec 2024 174 39 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 180 22 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 183 28 0 2 WN
Sep 2024 157 26 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 175 35 0 1 WN
Jul 2024 187 62 8 1 WN
Jun 2024 181 42 1 1 WN
May 2024 168 42 2 4 WN
Apr 2024 164 36 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 170 46 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 145 26 2 0 WN
Jan 2024 161 45 0 0 WN

LAS–HOU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.7%) · weakest: July (67.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.7% on-time · ~130 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~168 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.5% on-time · ~168 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

29 of 4,121 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

21 of 4,121 flights

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: Houston · fleet on-time rank #4097 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to HOU

The Las Vegas to Houston corridor (LAS to HOU) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,067 tracked flights. Late flights run 54.9 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,235-mile route; over the last 24 months, 29 of 4,121 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–HOU peaks in February at 82.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~168 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.5%, a 15.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to HOU rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to HOU ranks #1022 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 HOU?
Flights from Las Vegas to Houston have a 77% on-time rate based on 11,067 flights. The average delay is 54.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to HOU?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 4,121 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to HOU?
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston (HOU) is approximately 1,235 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to HOU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (67% 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 LAS–HOU data

LAS–HOU is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and HOU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.7% on-time) beats July (67.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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