80% of flights from Long Beach to Las Vegas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 96% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 62%. 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LGB → LAS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 58% of the time. About 1 in 19 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 209 three hours or more; 0.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early80%
- 15–30 min late8.5%
- 30–60 min late5.7%
- 1–2 hours late3.7%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late0.5%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.5%
Share of all 2,087 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,087 | 80% | 0.5% | −7 min | 5.4% | +53 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LGB). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
Last flight of the day
On LGB → LAS, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time, against 0.5% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.3% of the time (earlier flights: 0.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6:15 p.m. | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | first flight 6:50 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (85%). Worst: July (78%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 308 | 77% | 0.7% |
| Tuesday | 285 | 85% | 0.4% |
| Wednesday | 283 | 85% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 298 | 76% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 304 | 71% | 1.6% |
| Saturday | 272 | 86% | 0.4% |
| Sunday | 337 | 80% | 0.6% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 7 · air traffic/airport 3 · airline 1
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | 7 | 14% | 1 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 6 | 17% | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 7 | 29% | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 7 | 29% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Long Beach or Las Vegas. None has been clearly more reliable than LGB → LAS.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGB → LAS (this route) | 2,087 | 80% | 0.5% |
| SNA → LAS Orange County John Wayne to Las Vegas Harry Reid | 4,080 | 82% | 0.7% |
| BUR → LAS Hollywood Burbank to Las Vegas Harry Reid | 4,116 | 79% | 1.7% |
| ONT → LAS Ontario to Las Vegas Harry Reid | 2,469 | 76% | 0.9% |
| LAX → LAS Los Angeles LAX to Las Vegas Harry Reid | 8,729 | 75% | 1.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from LGB to LAS on time?
80% of 2,087 scheduled flights from Long Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LGB to LAS?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (96% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (62%).
What month has the most delays from LGB to LAS?
July (78% on time). The best month is November (85%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from LGB to LAS more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last LGB–LAS flight of the day was cancelled 0.5% of the time over the past year, against 0.5% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LAS → LGB (return)
- Long Beach (LGB) delays by hour
- Flights into Las Vegas Harry Reid (LAS)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.