Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) takes on average 1 hour 16 minutes. Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Los Angeles.
There are 410 flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) each week.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the popular stopovers between LAX and LAS:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is 28 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 45 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAX to LAS.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 54 minutes.
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Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
From Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), Las Vegas is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). October is the most popular month to visit Las Vegas. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) for July if you'd like to explore Las Vegas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to LAS in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Las Vegas
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All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are must-have experiences during your Las Vegas visit.
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