Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to LAS (Las Vegas)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to LAS route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to LAS?

About 20% of flights from JFK to LAS experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on JFK to LAS flights?

When flights from JFK to LAS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 67 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a JFK to LAS flight?

With 80% of JFK to LAS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 67 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

JFK → LAS

JFK (New York) to LAS (Las Vegas)

JFK (New York) to LAS (Las Vegas) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

American Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 71%.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 71%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~32 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at LAS

78% on time

When flights into LAS are late, the average delay is 64 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAS: TSA is ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.