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Route · LAS → OAK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Oakland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to OAK (Las Vegas to Oakland) ranks #204 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
25,280
Flights
#204 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

407 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 247 59 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 246 58 3 0 WN
Oct 2025 263 82 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 300 88 1 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 325 69 1 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 349 119 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 365 98 2 0 NK,WN
May 2025 405 91 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 370 73 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 345 72 1 0 NK,WN
Feb 2025 334 47 4 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 377 54 2 0 NK,WN
Dec 2024 384 74 0 1 NK,WN
Nov 2024 377 52 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 402 73 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 402 79 1 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 404 86 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 410 142 6 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 397 109 0 0 NK,WN
May 2024 381 90 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 356 79 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 365 116 3 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 350 83 5 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 394 100 3 0 G4,NK,WN

LAS–OAK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.9%) · weakest: July (68.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.9% on-time · ~323 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~376 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.2% on-time · ~376 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

37 of 8,548 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 8,548 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

OAK - Oakland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Oakland, CA.

OAK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare LAS vs OAK

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: Oakland · fleet on-time rank #4229 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to OAK

The Las Vegas to Oakland corridor (LAS to OAK) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 25,280 tracked flights. Late flights run 58.6 minutes behind on average. 16 carriers cover the 407-mile route; over the last 24 months, 37 of 8,548 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–OAK peaks in February at 82.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~376 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.2%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to OAK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to OAK ranks #204 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 OAK? ▼
Flights from Las Vegas to Oakland have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 25,280 flights. The average delay is 58.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to OAK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (37 of 8,548 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to OAK? ▼
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland (OAK) is approximately 407 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to OAK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAS Airport

Las Vegas
OAK Airport

Oakland
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–OAK data

LAS–OAK is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and OAK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.9% on-time) beats July (68.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% 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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