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Route · MEM → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Memphis to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MEM to LAS (Memphis to Las Vegas) ranks #3486 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.5%
On-time
-5.5 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
2,589
Flights
#3486 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Nov 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

1,416 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 57 7 0 0 WN,NK,G4
Nov 2025 64 6 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Oct 2025 69 15 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Sep 2025 57 10 0 0 WN,NK,G4
Aug 2025 64 7 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jul 2025 58 12 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Jun 2025 67 17 0 0 WN,G4,NK
May 2025 67 11 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Apr 2025 54 8 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2025 57 15 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Feb 2025 52 10 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jan 2025 54 7 1 0 WN,G4,NK
Dec 2024 52 7 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Nov 2024 59 6 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Oct 2024 83 13 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Sep 2024 59 10 0 0 NK,G4
Aug 2024 51 15 0 0 G4,NK
Jul 2024 66 22 3 0 G4,NK
Jun 2024 57 10 1 0 G4,NK
May 2024 50 10 0 0 G4,NK
Apr 2024 30 0 0 0 G4,NK
Mar 2024 40 5 0 0 G4,NK
Feb 2024 37 5 0 1 G4,NK
Jan 2024 39 6 0 0 G4,NK

MEM–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (80.9%) · weakest: March (64.9%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

80.9% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

64.9% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,343 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,343 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MEM

Among 22 routes leaving MEM, only 1 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 7 stay ≥85% and 14 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MEM options should weigh this 73.5% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4640 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MEM to LAS

On-time performance on the MEM to LAS pairing (Memphis to Las Vegas) trails a chunk of the network: 73.5% of 2,589 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 74.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,416 miles across 11 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.4% (5 of 1,343 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MEM–LAS peaks in November at 80.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 64.9%, a 16.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MEM to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MEM to LAS ranks #3486 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 MEM to LAS?
Flights from Memphis to Las Vegas have a 73.5% on-time rate based on 2,589 flights. The average delay is 74.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEM to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,343 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEM to LAS?
The flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,416 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MEM to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (91% 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 MEM–LAS data

MEM–LAS sits 5.5 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MEM and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MEM airport
  • If your dates flex, November (80.9% on-time) beats March (64.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73.5% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.