Flying from Las Vegas to Dallas: what you need to know
Many great adventures take off from Las Vegas's main airport, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Dallas leaving from this base.
The major gateways to Dallas are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
The average duration of a direct Las Vegas to Dallas flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-5, making Dallas two hours ahead of Las Vegas.
With 98 flights a week between the two airports, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Las Vegas to Dallas with American Airlines at 00:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from LAS to DFW is with American Airlines at 23:59.
Leave enough time to make your Las Vegas to Dallas flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like October? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add an hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Dallas
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Dallas is $45. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $82. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap Las Vegas to Dallas flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas to Dallas is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You can book a direct flight from Las Vegas to Dallas jetting out of Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Board your plane at LAS and then fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
Popular airlines that offer direct Las Vegas to Dallas plane tickets departing from LAS include:
Located around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas, LAS can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Las Vegas to Dallas? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport):
82.07% of flights leaving Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LAS.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Dallas, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DFW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your travel date.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is roughly 10 kilometres from central Dallas. After your flight from Las Vegas to Dallas, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from DAL three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
You can find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
July is the busiest month for flights from Las Vegas to Dallas. To avoid the crowds, visit Dallas in February.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Las Vegas to Dallas ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Dallas, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dallas:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are just two of the major attractions to add to your Dallas must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, check out popular attractions including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, consider San Antonio, roughly 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are highlights.