Flying from San Jose to Las Vegas: what you need to know
All good adventures kick off from San Jose's main airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Check out your options for catching a flight from San Jose to Las Vegas leaving from this base.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the major arrival point in Las Vegas.
A direct flight from San Jose to Las Vegas takes on average 1 hour 29 minutes. Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as San Jose.
The busiest route for flights from San Jose to Las Vegas is from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS). You can choose from 60 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJC to LAS is the 06:00 Spirit Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 22:20 with Frontier Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from San Jose to Las Vegas. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've found cheap flights from San Jose to Las Vegas, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Set out from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on a nonstop flight from San Jose to Las Vegas. From SJC, you can fly directly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
When leaving from SJC, you can take a direct flight from San Jose to Las Vegas with Spirit Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from San Jose to Las Vegas. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SJC is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 12 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 44 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Jose to Las Vegas? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to central Las Vegas is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Jose to Las Vegas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Las Vegas
Currently, $40 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Las Vegas. The cheapest price for a return flight is $91. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from San Jose to Las Vegas.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from San Jose to Las Vegas. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the busiest month for flights from San Jose to Las Vegas. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Las Vegas in May.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from San Jose to Las Vegas in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Jose to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Las Vegas, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Las Vegas to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fremont Street Experience.
Complete your Las Vegas trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from San Jose to Las Vegas. Whether you're searching for an SUV, a compact ride or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.