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Route · PSP → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Palm Springs to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PSP to LAS (Palm Springs to Las Vegas) ranks #3337 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.5%
On-time
-4.5 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
2,925
Flights
#3337 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 68%

Distance

173 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 73 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 72 15 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 61 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 34 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 37 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 48 6 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 51 12 0 0 WN
May 2025 76 8 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 72 18 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 75 16 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 64 15 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 63 10 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 70 12 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 71 15 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 60 5 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 36 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 43 10 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 45 18 0 0 WN
May 2024 76 17 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 73 19 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 73 23 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 58 12 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 66 11 0 0 WN

PSP–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.9%) · weakest: March (67.1%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.9% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~66 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

67.1% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,431 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,431 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from PSP

Among 16 routes leaving PSP, only 2 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 6 stay ≥85% and 8 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing PSP options should weigh this 74.5% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4555 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PSP to LAS

On-time performance on the PSP to LAS pairing (Palm Springs to Las Vegas) trails a chunk of the network: 74.5% of 2,925 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 59.1-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 173 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.2% (3 of 1,431 flights), with 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 68% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PSP–LAS peaks in October at 81.9% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~66 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 67.1%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PSP to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PSP to LAS ranks #3337 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 PSP to LAS?
Flights from Palm Springs to Las Vegas have a 74.5% on-time rate based on 2,925 flights. The average delay is 59.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PSP to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,431 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PSP to LAS?
The flight distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 173 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PSP to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (68% 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 PSP–LAS data

PSP–LAS sits 4.5 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare PSP and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PSP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.9% on-time) beats March (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.5% 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.