Best Time to Fly MSP to LAS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Harry Reid International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,129 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Las Vegas (LAS) in the last 12 months, and 81.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 88.2%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 81.3%.
September has been the best month (91% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP to LAS on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 88.2% | 49 min | 0.7% | 136 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.3% | 63 min | 1.2% | 1,979 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to LAS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,674 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.6% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 6am–7am | 93.1% | 0.8% | 262 |
| 7am–8am | 91.2% | 0.6% | 675 |
| 8am–9am | 85.6% | 1.2% | 162 |
| 9am–10am | 88.3% | 0.5% | 626 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.2% | 0.3% | 713 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.4% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.0% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.1% | 0.8% | 533 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.0% | 1.4% | 140 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.8% | 0.0% | 118 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.9% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.5% | 0.6% | 466 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.2% | 1.3% | 153 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.5% | 0.2% | 422 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.7% | 1.8% | 57 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to LAS
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 73.8% | -10.5 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.9% | -10.4 pts | 1.7% | 179 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.9% | -5.4 pts | 0.8% | 752 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 0.5% | 3,659 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).