Is 45 minutes enough at LAS? 22% of inbound flights landed too late for it, allowing 30 minutes to reach the next gate. Book 75 minutes to keep the risk under 1 in 10, or 90 in July.
Separately, 1.1% of flights into LAS were cancelled or diverted (1.9% in July). That isn't a missed connection in the same sense: on one booking the airline rebooks you, though it can still cost you the day.
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Missed-connection risk by layover and month
Share of flights that landed at LAS too late for the connection (cancellations not included), pooled over 2023–2026. Read across your travel month.
| Layover | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 min | 24% | 25% | 27% | 26% | 28% | 31% | 32% | 28% | 26% | 25% | 21% | 23% | 27% |
| 50 min | 17% | 17% | 19% | 18% | 20% | 22% | 24% | 21% | 18% | 16% | 14% | 15% | 19% |
| 60 min | 13% | 13% | 14% | 13% | 15% | 16% | 18% | 16% | 13% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 14% |
| 75 min | 9% | 9% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 12% | 13% | 11% | 9% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 10% |
| 90 min | 7% | 7% | 8% | 6% | 8% | 8% | 10% | 8% | 7% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 7% |
| 120 min | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Counts flights that landed; cancelled and diverted inbound flights are reported separately above. Assumes 30 minutes to get off the plane and reach the next gate, and that the onward flight leaves on time. A terminal change or re-checking bags needs more.
Late in the day is riskier
Share of flights that would miss a 60-minute connection, by scheduled arrival time at LAS (past 12 months). Delays pile up through the day.
Riskiest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| DFW Dallas | 5,138 | 21% |
| SFO San Francisco | 6,145 | 20% |
| SAN San Diego | 6,451 | 18% |
| ORD Chicago | 5,154 | 18% |
| MIA Miami | 1,379 | 18% |
| PHL Philadelphia | 1,475 | 17% |
| DTW Detroit | 2,768 | 16% |
| STL St. Louis | 2,107 | 16% |
| BOS Boston | 1,596 | 16% |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,758 | 16% |
| AUS Austin | 2,882 | 16% |
| DEN Denver | 7,168 | 16% |
Safest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| HNL Honolulu | 2,178 | 10% |
| TUS Tucson | 1,319 | 11% |
| PDX Portland | 2,934 | 11% |
| LGB Long Beach | 2,087 | 11% |
| MCO Orlando | 1,955 | 11% |
| IAH Houston | 3,409 | 11% |
| BOI Boise | 1,440 | 11% |
| SNA Santa Ana | 4,080 | 11% |
| IND Indianapolis | 1,369 | 12% |
| ABQ Albuquerque | 1,715 | 12% |
| OKC Oklahoma City | 1,234 | 12% |
| MCI Kansas City | 2,033 | 12% |
Last flights of the day from LAS
If your inbound runs late and you miss one of these, the next flight is usually the next morning. Typical last scheduled departure over the past three months:
| To | Last departure | Flights / day |
|---|---|---|
| IAH Houston | 4:43 p.m. | 8.5 |
| MSP Minneapolis | 5:00 p.m. | 4.7 |
| HNL Honolulu | 6:20 p.m. | 5.6 |
| DAL Dallas | 6:45 p.m. | 7.5 |
| AUS Austin | 7:25 p.m. | 7.8 |
| STL St. Louis | 7:25 p.m. | 5.7 |
| LGB Long Beach | 7:55 p.m. | 5.1 |
| BUR Burbank | 8:45 p.m. | 10.2 |
| SNA Santa Ana | 9:10 p.m. | 9.8 |
| DEN Denver | 9:24 p.m. | 18.5 |
| SJC San Jose | 9:30 p.m. | 9.8 |
| PDX Portland | 9:35 p.m. | 8.4 |
| SAN San Diego | 9:40 p.m. | 17.7 |
| SMF Sacramento | 9:40 p.m. | 10.5 |
| SLC Salt Lake City | 9:40 p.m. | 9.4 |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9:45 p.m. | 21.5 |
| ONT Ontario | 9:45 p.m. | 6.7 |
| PHX Phoenix | 9:48 p.m. | 15.3 |
| OAK Oakland | 9:50 p.m. | 9.3 |
| SFO San Francisco | 9:55 p.m. | 17.2 |
| RNO Reno | 9:55 p.m. | 12.3 |
| SEA Seattle | 10:10 p.m. | 15.7 |
| DTW Detroit | 11:17 p.m. | 6.2 |
| EWR Newark | 11:45 p.m. | 6.5 |
| CLT Charlotte | 11:45 p.m. | 5.6 |
| ATL Atlanta | 11:50 p.m. | 12.6 |
| MDW Chicago | 11:55 p.m. | 6.5 |
| ORD Chicago | 11:59 p.m. | 12.9 |
| DFW Dallas | 11:59 p.m. | 12.6 |
| JFK New York | 11:59 p.m. | 10 |
Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a connection at LAS?
Often, not always. Over the past year 22% of flights into Las Vegas landed too late to leave 30 minutes to reach the next gate on a 45-minute layover. With 60 minutes it was 14%; with 90, 7%. Separately, 1.1% of inbound flights were cancelled or diverted; on one booking the airline rebooks you.
How long a layover do I need at LAS?
To keep the risk of a late inbound below 1 in 10, about 75 minutes on an average month and 90 minutes in July, the worst month. Add time if you change terminals or need to re-check bags.
An estimate from past arrival delays, not a guarantee. On one ticket, the airline will rebook you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you're on your own, so leave far more time. Method.