Best Time to Fly LAS to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Harry Reid International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,926 flights were scheduled from Las Vegas (LAS) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 81.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 82.3%, while JetBlue trailed at 78.8%.
January has been the best month (88% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LAS to EWR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 82.3% | 83 min | 1.6% | 2,467 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80.6% | 77 min | 2.7% | 148 |
| JetBlue | 78.8% | 71 min | 2.6% | 311 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAS to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,133 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | 91.1% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 6am–7am | 86.6% | 3.4% | 117 |
| 7am–8am | 90.6% | 1.0% | 590 |
| 8am–9am | 85.4% | 1.4% | 287 |
| 9am–10am | 80.0% | 2.4% | 425 |
| 10am–11am | 79.1% | 1.4% | 556 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.2% | 0.4% | 229 |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.0% | 1.7% | 527 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.0% | 0.4% | 241 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.6% | 1.8% | 388 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.0% | 1.2% | 494 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.1% | 1.7% | 352 |
| 5pm–6pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 82.4% | 2.2% | 366 |
| 10pm–11pm | 86.4% | 1.3% | 670 |
| 11pm–12am | 85.2% | 1.8% | 794 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAS to EWR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 85.6% | +4.5 pts | 0.0% | 111 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.9% | +5.8 pts | 0.6% | 177 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.2% | -6.8 pts | 2.5% | 939 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 1.4% | 4,906 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).