Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to LAS (Las Vegas)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to LAS route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to LAS?

About 17% of flights from MSP to LAS experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to LAS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

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

With 83% of MSP to LAS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 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.

MSP → LAS

MSP (Minneapolis) to LAS (Las Vegas)

MSP (Minneapolis) to LAS (Las Vegas) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 39%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 39%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at LAS

80% 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 ~12 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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