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Route · PHL → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to LAS (Philadelphia to Las Vegas) ranks #1374 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
8,783
Flights
#1374 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 61%

Distance

2,176 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 98 32 3 0 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 91 18 2 0 NK,AA
Oct 2025 162 27 0 0 AA,NK
Sep 2025 125 27 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 152 32 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 154 60 8 2 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 149 45 5 1 AA,NK,F9
May 2025 214 47 6 1 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 193 49 1 0 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 147 36 4 0 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 119 36 4 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 127 22 1 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 139 19 1 1 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 137 20 0 0 NK,AA
Oct 2024 159 26 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 169 36 0 0 NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 132 52 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 181 69 7 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 148 43 4 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 136 46 0 1 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 120 16 0 0 AA,NK
Mar 2024 115 18 0 0 AA,NK
Feb 2024 96 11 1 0 AA,NK
Jan 2024 93 27 2 1 AA,NK

PHL–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.0%) · weakest: July (66.0%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.0% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~147 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.0% on-time · ~138 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

54 of 3,356 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,356 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

PHL 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 PHL and LAS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PHL vs LAS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #4253 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to LAS

The Philadelphia to Las Vegas corridor (PHL to LAS) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,783 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.0 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 2,176-mile route; over the last 24 months, 54 of 3,356 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 61% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–LAS peaks in November at 83.0% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~147 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.0%, a 17.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to LAS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to LAS ranks #1374 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 PHL to LAS? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Las Vegas have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 8,783 flights. The average delay is 75.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to LAS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 3,356 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to LAS? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 2,176 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to LAS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
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 PHL–LAS data

PHL–LAS is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHL and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.0% on-time) beats July (66.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% 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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