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Route · ORD → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ORD to LAS (Chicago to Las Vegas) ranks #150 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.4%
On-time
-0.6 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
28,704
Flights
#150 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

May 2024 66%

Distance

1,514 mi

Carriers

30

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 358 108 4 0 WN,F9,NK,AA,UA
Nov 2025 389 74 10 0 UA,F9,NK,AA,WN
Oct 2025 484 118 0 0 AA,UA,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 481 99 3 2 UA,WN,NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 485 101 10 0 AA,WN,F9,NK,UA
Jul 2025 475 145 7 6 AA,NK,UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 466 123 2 0 AA,UA,WN,F9,NK
May 2025 471 80 1 1 AA,NK,UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 434 75 1 0 F9,NK,UA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 463 90 3 0 AA,NK,UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 383 112 1 0 AA,UA,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 390 60 1 1 AA,UA,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 398 58 1 2 AA,F9,NK,UA,WN
Nov 2024 409 73 0 0 UA,NK,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 496 67 0 0 UA,WN,NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 456 72 0 0 WN,UA,AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 471 128 3 0 AA,F9,NK,WN,UA
Jul 2024 440 141 24 1 AA,F9,NK,UA,WN
Jun 2024 436 117 4 0 AA,F9,NK,UA,WN
May 2024 515 177 9 1 AA,F9,NK,UA,WN
Apr 2024 456 95 0 0 AA,NK,UA,WN
Mar 2024 440 79 1 1 AA,NK,UA,WN
Feb 2024 395 58 1 1 AA,NK,UA,WN
Jan 2024 399 107 28 1 AA,NK,WN,UA

ORD–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.6%) · weakest: July (72.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.6% on-time · ~449 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~472 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.0% on-time · ~412 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

114 of 10,590 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

17 of 10,590 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ORD departures

From ORD, this corridor sits with 147 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #3726 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ORD to LAS

The Chicago to Las Vegas corridor (ORD to LAS) posts a 78.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 28,704 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.3 minutes behind on average. 30 carriers cover the 1,514-mile route; over the last 24 months, 114 of 10,590 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 66% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ORD–LAS peaks in September at 84.6% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~472 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.0%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ORD to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ORD to LAS ranks #150 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 ORD to LAS?
Flights from Chicago to Las Vegas have a 78.4% on-time rate based on 28,704 flights. The average delay is 70.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ORD to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (114 of 10,590 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ORD to LAS?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,514 miles. This route is served by 30 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ORD to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (66% 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 ORD–LAS data

ORD–LAS is mid-pack at 78.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ORD and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ORD airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.6% on-time) beats July (72.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.4% 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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