Flying from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
All 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) departing from this terminal.
Approximately 1 hour 19 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Las Vegas.
To ensure you get on your flight from Las Vegas to LAX, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Getting away during a peak month like October? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart from this terminal.
A number of airlines at LAS offer direct flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport. They include:
Located around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas, LAS can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport:
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport is $30. The cheapest price for a return flight is $71. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Las Vegas to LAX when you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Los Angeles, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Las Vegas to LAX for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Los Angeles to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
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Griffith Observatory and The Broad are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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