Las Vegas is one of the easiest US cities to reach by air: Harry Reid International sits only a few miles from the Strip, and it is served nonstop from most large US airports. Beyond the casinos and shows, it is a base for road trips to Red Rock Canyon, the Hoover Dam and the national parks of southern Utah and Arizona.
Airports
| LAS | Harry Reid International Airport |
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Best time to go
March to May and September to November bring the most comfortable temperatures. July and August are very hot, with daytime highs often above 100°F, and big conventions and holiday weekends push up both hotel rates and airfares.
Getting there
Typical nonstop flight times are about 1 hour 10 minutes from Los Angeles, 2 hours from Denver, about 4 hours from Chicago and 5 to 5½ hours from New York. The airport has two terminals, so check which one your airline uses before you go.
Tips before you book
- Fly midweek (Tuesday to Thursday) when there is no big convention in town; fares and room rates often drop.
- Many hotels charge a nightly resort fee that is not in the headline room rate.
- Ride-share and taxi pick-up areas are signposted from baggage claim; the trip to the Strip is short.
Flight times are typical nonstop times and vary by airline, aircraft and season. Entry rules and airport information can change; check official sources before you travel.