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Route · LAS → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Palm Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to PSP (Las Vegas to Palm Springs) ranks #3333 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.7%
On-time
-7.3 pts
vs US avg
52 min
Delay when late
2,928
Flights
#3333 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 64%

Distance

173 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 73 16 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 72 23 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 61 22 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 34 10 1 0 WN
Aug 2025 37 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 48 19 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 51 17 0 0 WN
May 2025 76 13 1 1 WN
Apr 2025 72 13 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 75 18 0 1 WN
Feb 2025 64 12 1 1 WN
Jan 2025 64 6 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 70 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 71 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 60 11 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 36 13 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 43 16 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 45 15 0 0 WN
May 2024 76 22 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 73 16 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 73 16 1 1 WN
Feb 2024 58 19 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 67 17 0 0 WN

LAS–PSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (77.7%) · weakest: July (63.9%)

60%65%70%75%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

77.7% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~66 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.9% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,433 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,433 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from LAS

Among 83 routes leaving LAS, only 10 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 2 stay ≥85% and 71 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing LAS options should weigh this 71.7% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4776 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to PSP

On-time performance on the LAS to PSP pairing (Las Vegas to Palm Springs) trails a chunk of the network: 71.7% of 2,928 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 51.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 173 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.3% (5 of 1,433 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–PSP peaks in January at 77.7% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~66 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.9%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to PSP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to PSP ranks #3333 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 PSP?
Flights from Las Vegas to Palm Springs have a 71.7% on-time rate based on 2,928 flights. The average delay is 51.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to PSP?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,433 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to PSP?
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 173 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to PSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (64% 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–PSP data

LAS–PSP sits 7.3 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare LAS and PSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, January (77.7% on-time) beats July (63.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.7% 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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