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Route · LAS → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to RDU (Las Vegas to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #3219 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.5%
On-time
-0.5 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
3,221
Flights
#3219 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 64%

Distance

2,026 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 56 10 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2025 56 11 0 0 DL,WN
Oct 2025 60 10 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2025 51 8 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 65 10 0 0 WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 79 23 1 1 WN,DL,F9
Jun 2025 77 28 1 0 WN,DL,F9
May 2025 70 19 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Apr 2025 60 17 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 62 13 0 0 WN,DL
Feb 2025 57 14 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 60 11 0 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 44 5 0 1 DL,WN
Nov 2024 50 6 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 51 11 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2024 51 6 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 53 13 0 2 DL,WN
Jul 2024 39 6 5 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 38 3 0 0 DL,WN
Dec 2023 35 2 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2023 32 1 0 0 DL,WN
Oct 2023 39 7 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Sep 2023 63 8 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Aug 2023 67 16 1 0 DL,F9,WN

LAS–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.6%) · weakest: July (69.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.6% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~67 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.5% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,315 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,315 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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare LAS vs RDU

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: Raleigh/Durham · fleet on-time rank #3686 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to RDU

3,221 tracked flights put the LAS to RDU pairing (Las Vegas to Raleigh/Durham) at a 78.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.6 minutes on average. Across the 2,026-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,315 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 64% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–RDU peaks in November at 85.6% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~67 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.5%, a 16.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to RDU ranks #3219 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 RDU? ▼
Flights from Las Vegas to Raleigh/Durham have a 78.5% on-time rate based on 3,221 flights. The average delay is 61.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,315 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 2,026 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAS Airport

Las Vegas
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
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–RDU data

LAS–RDU is mid-pack at 78.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.6% on-time) beats July (69.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.5% 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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