84% of flights from Las Vegas to Washington arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 11 p.m. departures ran on time 92% of the time; the 12 a.m. ones 59%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (87%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LAS → IAD: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 65% of the time. About 1 in 25 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 134 three hours or more; 0.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early84%
- 15–30 min late5.9%
- 30–60 min late4.4%
- 1–2 hours late1.9%
- 2–3 hours late1.4%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted1.0%
- Cancelled0.7%
Share of all 1,070 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 967 | 87% | 0.6% | −13 min | 3.4% | +63 min | United Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 103 | 59% | 1.0% | +11 min | 9.7% | +52 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LAS). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 12 a.m. | — | 59% |
| 8 a.m. | 91% | — |
| 1 p.m. | 80% | — |
| 11 p.m. | 92% | — |
Last flight of the day
On LAS → IAD, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.8% of the time, against 0.5% for its earlier flights (1.6× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.4% of the time (earlier flights: 0.3%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1:23 p.m. | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | first flight 8:48 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in IAD tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (93%). Worst: July (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 158 | 86% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 136 | 87% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 150 | 87% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 157 | 84% | 0.6% |
| Friday | 162 | 83% | 0.6% |
| Saturday | 149 | 84% | 1.3% |
| Sunday | 158 | 78% | 1.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 5 · airline 2
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2382 | 1:23 p.m. | 290 | 78% | 0.7% | −11 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Las Vegas or Washington. None has been clearly more reliable than LAS → IAD.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAS → IAD (this route) | 1,070 | 84% | 0.7% |
| LAS → BWI Las Vegas Harry Reid to Baltimore/Washington | 1,743 | 77% | 1.0% |
| LAS → DCA Las Vegas Harry Reid to Washington Reagan National | 728 | 73% | 1.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from LAS to IAD on time?
84% of 1,070 scheduled flights from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LAS to IAD?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 p.m. were the most reliable (92% on time). The 12 a.m. departures were the least (59%).
Which airline is most on time from LAS to IAD?
United Airlines: 87% of its 967 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 59%.
What month has the most delays from LAS to IAD?
July (70% on time). The best month is October (93%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from LAS to IAD more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last LAS–IAD flight of the day was cancelled 0.8% of the time over the past year, against 0.5% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- IAD → LAS (return)
- Las Vegas Harry Reid (LAS) delays by hour
- Flights into Washington Dulles (IAD)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.