Travelling from Seattle to Las Vegas: what you need to know
All exciting adventures set off from Seattle's main airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore the options for catching a flight from Seattle to Las Vegas leaving from this base.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the major arrival point in Las Vegas.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 34 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. These two cities have the same timezone — UTC-7.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 264 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Seattle to Las Vegas is with Frontier Airlines at 22:59. Go for the first SEA to LAS departure with Spirit Airlines at 05:10 if you want to get going early.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Once you've booked your cheap flights from Seattle to Las Vegas, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're flying within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Set off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. From SEA, you can fly straight to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Seattle to Las Vegas out of SEA include:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 54 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Las Vegas:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Las Vegas. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Book a hotel close to LAS if you have a late flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Las Vegas
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Las Vegas is 31 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 63 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from Seattle to Las Vegas, book your trip 9 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seattle to Las Vegas is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Best time to go to Las Vegas
May is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Las Vegas, while October is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Las Vegas based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, think about the type of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Las Vegas itinerary.
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