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Route · MSY → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

New Orleans to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSY to LAS (New Orleans to Las Vegas) ranks #2302 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78%
On-time
-1 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
5,430
Flights
#2302 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Dec 2024 90%

Worst Month

Feb 2024 55%

Distance

1,500 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 12 0 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 77 10 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 105 24 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 73 15 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 76 11 0 1 WN,NK
Jul 2025 80 19 0 0 WN,NK
Jun 2025 88 24 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 97 14 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 85 12 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 93 13 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2025 86 18 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 66 11 5 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 78 8 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 85 16 1 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 106 19 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 66 10 1 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 87 21 0 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jul 2024 98 31 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 85 20 0 0 NK,WN
May 2024 89 34 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 85 22 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 88 29 0 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 83 37 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 90 26 0 0 NK,WN

MSY–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (83.4%) · weakest: February (71.1%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

83.4% on-time · ~73 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~100 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

71.1% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

11 of 2,028 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,028 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MSY - New Orleans

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New Orleans, LA.

MSY on-time profile

LAS - Las Vegas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Las Vegas, NV.

LAS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MSY vs LAS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSY departures

From MSY, this corridor sits with 28 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 34 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #3845 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSY to LAS

The New Orleans to Las Vegas corridor (MSY to LAS) posts a 78% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,430 tracked flights. Late flights run 60.4 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,500-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 2,028 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Feb 2024 came in at just 55% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSY–LAS peaks in September at 83.4% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~100 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 71.1%, a 12.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSY to LAS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSY to LAS ranks #2302 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 MSY to LAS? ▼
Flights from New Orleans to Las Vegas have a 78% on-time rate based on 5,430 flights. The average delay is 60.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSY to LAS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 2,028 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSY to LAS? ▼
The flight distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,500 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSY to LAS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Feb 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSY Airport

New Orleans
LAS Airport

Las Vegas
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 MSY–LAS data

MSY–LAS is mid-pack at 78% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MSY and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSY airport
  • If your dates flex, September (83.4% on-time) beats February (71.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78% 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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