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

The most reliable airline on the MSP to LAS route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to LAS?

About 16% of flights from MSP to LAS experience delays. 84% 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 54 minutes.

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

With 84% of MSP to LAS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 54 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 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 85%. The average delay is 54 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 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 85% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 62%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 85% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 62%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

84% on time

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

TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at LAS

77% on time

When flights into LAS are late, the average delay is 62 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAS: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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