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Route · RDU → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Raleigh/Durham to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RDU to LAS (Raleigh/Durham to Las Vegas) ranks #3217 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.9%
On-time
+2.9 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
3,229
Flights
#3217 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Aug 2023 70%

Distance

2,026 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 57 6 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2025 56 7 0 0 DL,WN
Oct 2025 60 16 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2025 51 11 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 66 13 0 0 WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 78 12 1 0 WN,DL,F9
Jun 2025 78 17 0 0 WN,DL,F9
May 2025 69 12 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Apr 2025 60 8 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 62 12 0 1 WN,DL
Feb 2025 57 7 0 2 WN,DL
Jan 2025 59 11 0 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 45 10 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 50 4 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 51 2 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2024 51 9 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 54 10 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 39 6 5 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 38 3 0 0 DL,WN
Dec 2023 36 3 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2023 32 5 0 0 DL,WN
Oct 2023 40 5 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Sep 2023 63 12 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Aug 2023 67 20 1 1 DL,F9,WN

RDU–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (87.5%) · weakest: July (73.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

87.5% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~67 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.7% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,319 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,319 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

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

Compare RDU vs LAS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among RDU departures

From RDU, this corridor sits with 25 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 35 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #2416 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RDU to LAS

3,229 tracked flights put the RDU to LAS pairing (Raleigh/Durham to Las Vegas) at a 81.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 63.5 minutes on average. Across the 2,026-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,319 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Aug 2023 came in at just 70% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RDU–LAS peaks in October at 87.5% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~67 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.7%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RDU to LAS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RDU to LAS ranks #3217 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 RDU to LAS? ▼
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Las Vegas have a 81.9% on-time rate based on 3,229 flights. The average delay is 63.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RDU to LAS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,319 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RDU to LAS? ▼
The flight distance from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 2,026 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RDU to LAS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Aug 2023 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
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 RDU–LAS data

RDU–LAS is mid-pack at 81.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RDU and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RDU airport
  • If your dates flex, October (87.5% on-time) beats July (73.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.9% 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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