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Route · PDX → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PDX to LAS (Portland to Las Vegas) ranks #334 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
19,986
Flights
#334 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

763 mi

Carriers

34

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 239 64 0 0 WN,F9,AS
Nov 2025 238 45 3 0 F9,AS,WN
Oct 2025 250 59 2 0 AS,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 265 54 0 2 WN,NK,F9,AS
Aug 2025 274 48 1 0 WN,F9,NK,AS
Jul 2025 303 70 2 0 AS,NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 292 46 1 0 AS,WN,F9,NK
May 2025 308 34 1 0 AS,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 330 40 0 1 F9,NK,WN,AS
Mar 2025 327 53 1 0 AS,NK,OO,WN,F9
Feb 2025 259 38 7 0 AS,OO,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 277 32 0 2 AS,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 286 49 1 0 AS,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 252 26 1 1 NK,WN,AS,F9
Oct 2024 334 52 2 0 AS,OO,WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 305 58 0 0 WN,NK,AS,F9
Aug 2024 328 77 2 0 AS,F9,NK,WN,OO
Jul 2024 318 96 10 0 AS,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 310 56 4 0 AS,F9,NK,OO,WN
May 2024 326 57 1 0 AS,F9,NK,OO,WN
Apr 2024 320 62 2 0 AS,F9,NK,OO,WN
Mar 2024 346 73 5 0 AS,F9,NK,OO,WN
Feb 2024 298 48 2 0 AS,F9,NK,OO,WN
Jan 2024 324 64 26 0 AS,F9,NK,WN,OO

PDX–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.0%) · weakest: July (76.8%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.0% on-time · ~273 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~312 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.8% on-time · ~273 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

74 of 7,109 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 7,109 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PDX departures

From PDX, this corridor sits with 17 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 44 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (26 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #1951 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PDX to LAS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Portland to Las Vegas (PDX to LAS) running a 83% on-time rate over 19,986 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 66.8 minutes. The 763-mile corridor is served by 34 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 7,109 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 70% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PDX–LAS peaks in November at 87.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~312 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.8%, a 10.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PDX to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PDX to LAS ranks #334 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 PDX to LAS?
Flights from Portland to Las Vegas have a 83% on-time rate based on 19,986 flights. The average delay is 66.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (74 of 7,109 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to LAS?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 763 miles. This route is served by 34 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% 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 PDX–LAS data

PDX–LAS runs 4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PDX and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PDX airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.0% on-time) beats July (76.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% 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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