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

The most reliable airline on the LAS to JFK route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from LAS to JFK?

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

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

When flights from LAS to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 83 minutes.

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

With 80% of LAS to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 83 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LAS → JFK

LAS (Las Vegas) to JFK (New York)

LAS (Las Vegas) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 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?

Frontier Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 83% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 83% on time; American Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAS

77% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAS has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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