BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→LAS

Washington, DC (DCA) to Las Vegas, NV (LAS) flight delay odds

70.3% of 730 official scheduled DCA-to-LAS flights arrived on time; 17.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
70.3%arrived on time
17.7%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
730scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to LAS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-LAS departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 121 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 47.0% across 319 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning28488.0%4.6%1.8%
Late morning12189.3%8.3%0.0%
Afternoon31947.0%32.9%1.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to LAS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-LAS weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 104 flights. Thursday was lowest at 65.4% across 104 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10466.3%19.2%1.0%
Tuesday10671.7%16.0%2.8%
Wednesday10469.2%16.3%1.9%
Thursday10465.4%26.0%0.0%
Friday10466.3%20.2%0.0%
Saturday10486.5%7.7%0.0%
Sunday10466.3%18.3%2.9%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to LAS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-LAS airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 88.2% of 365 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 52.3% across 365 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines36588.2%6.0%1.4%
Southwest Airlines36552.3%29.3%1.1%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to LAS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-LAS month results, March 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 62 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 60.0% across 60 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256271.0%21.0%1.6%
August 20256267.7%17.7%1.6%
September 20256066.7%21.7%0.0%
October 20256269.4%16.1%0.0%
November 20256068.3%20.0%1.7%
December 20256267.7%16.1%0.0%
January 20266266.1%11.3%8.1%
February 20265671.4%17.9%1.8%
March 20266285.5%6.5%0.0%
April 20266071.7%21.7%0.0%
May 20266277.4%17.7%0.0%
June 20266060.0%25.0%0.0%

What drove DCA to LAS delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-LAS delay category, accounting for 39.7% of 12,561 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.0%
Late aircraft39.7%
National airspace24.0%
Weather3.0%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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