Nonstop flight about 1 h 04
Las Vegas from Los Angeles
Published October 4, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Los Angeles, a nonstop flight gets you in Las Vegas in about 1 h 04. You land at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 6 miles from the destination, after 236 miles of flight.
In Las Vegas, the best time for a trip is March to May, with daytime highs up to 89 °F.
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Plan a trip- Flight time from Los Angeles
- about 1 h 04
- Flight distance LAX to LAS
- 236 miles
- Nonstop from LAX
- Nonstop flight
- Best time to go
- March to May
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Why Las Vegas Works for a Los Angeles Vacation
A Las Vegas trip from Los Angeles gives you a change of scenery without leaving the western United States. The city offers casino entertainment, headline shows, distinctive restaurants, museums, and a compact central area for sightseeing. You can spend one day around the Strip, another exploring downtown, and another taking in a desert landscape beyond the city.
United StatesiPhoto: Gordon Leggett · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Los AngelesiPhoto: Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe right base depends on the kind of vacation you want. The Strip is convenient for people who value easy access to shows, restaurants, resorts, and evening entertainment. Downtown gives you a different atmosphere around local dining, historic streets, murals, and the riverfront. A planned day-by-day route makes it easier to move between the places that matter to your group.
United StatesiPhoto: Gordon Leggett · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLos AngelesiPhoto: Tuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoosing Dates for a Comfortable Las Vegas Getaway
Las Vegas has a warm desert climate, so your dates shape how comfortable outdoor sightseeing feels. Spring brings rising daytime temperatures and plenty of sunshine. May and June are especially warm, while July and August offer summer heat during the day and lively evenings. Fall provides a balanced window for walking, pools, shows, and evening plans.
Winter is useful for sightseeing, museums, and indoor attractions, especially when you want to keep your daily movement flexible. The climate data includes a July average daytime temperature of 106 °F and a January average daytime temperature of 58 °F. Use those patterns to choose clothing, schedule outdoor stops, and decide when to spend more time inside.
A Three-Day Las Vegas Itinerary
For three days, keep the first day focused on arrival and orientation. Check into your stay, take a relaxed walk, and choose one dinner destination. Save the evening for a show or a sunset view along the Strip. This leaves energy for the next morning and avoids cramming every activity into the travel day.
On day two, explore the central Strip and its major resort areas, then add a museum, attraction, or a meal in a neighborhood that matches your group. On day three, choose either downtown Las Vegas or a desert outing. Three to five stops per day suits an energetic group, while one to two stops gives a slower rhythm. HolidayWow can set the pace and adjust it later.
- Day 1: Arrival, one evening activity, and an easy dinner
- Day 2: Strip sightseeing, one attraction, and a show or casino experience
- Day 3: Downtown culture or a desert excursion
Las Vegas from Los Angeles
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Airports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from Los Angeles lands at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 6 miles from the destination.
- LASHarry Reid International Airport6 miles to the destination, about 1 h 04 from LAX, 236 miles of flightNonstop
- BLDBoulder City Municipal Airport22 miles to the destination, about 1 h 05 from LAX, 244 miles of flight
Best time to travel in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, the best time for a trip is March to May, with daytime highs up to 89 °F.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °F | 58 | 64 | 71 | 80 | 89 | 102 | 106 | 103 | 96 | 82 | 69 | 58 |
| Night °F | 36 | 39 | 45 | 52 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 45 | 37 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Rain days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
When to go to Las Vegas
Daytime highs range from 58 °F in January to 106 °F in July. May is the driest with 1 rain days and July the wettest with 5. June brings the most sun, around 13 hours daily.
Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in March, April, October and November.
- January: 58 °F, 3 rain days, 7 h of sun
- February: 64 °F, 3 rain days, 8 h of sun
- March: 71 °F, 3 rain days, 10 h of sun
- April: 80 °F, 2 rain days, 11 h of sun
- May: 89 °F, 1 rain day, 12 h of sun
- June: 102 °F, 1 rain day, 13 h of sun
- July: 106 °F, 5 rain days, 12 h of sun
- August: 103 °F, 4 rain days, 11 h of sun
- September: 96 °F, 3 rain days, 11 h of sun
- October: 82 °F, 2 rain days, 10 h of sun
- November: 69 °F, 2 rain days, 8 h of sun
- December: 58 °F, 3 rain days, 7 h of sun
Demand for Las Vegas through the year
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Las Vegas in January and the low point in February.
A day in Las Vegas in March
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 71 °F, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 45 °F: a cosy restaurant suits the evening.
What to pack for Las Vegas
For July, plan for heat: 106 °F in the day, 78 °F after dark, 5 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Las Vegas month by month
- January58 °F
- February64 °F
- March71 °F
- April80 °F
- May89 °F
- June102 °F
- July106 °F
- August103 °F
- September96 °F
- October82 °F
- November69 °F
- December58 °F
Nonstop flights in Las Vegas from other airports
Besides Los Angeles, nonstop flights in Las Vegas leave from 11 other airports; the closest to Los Angeles is San Francisco, with a flight time of about 1 h 23.
- LAXLas Vegas from Los Angelesabout 1 h 04 to LAS, nonstop
- SFOLas Vegas from San Franciscoabout 1 h 23 to LAS, nonstop
- DENLas Vegas from Denverabout 1 h 47 to LAS, nonstop
- SEALas Vegas from Seattleabout 2 h 13 to LAS, nonstop
- DFWLas Vegas from Dallas/Fort Worthabout 2 h 33 to LAS, nonstop
- ORDLas Vegas from Chicago O'Hareabout 3 h 23 to LAS, nonstop
- ATLLas Vegas from Atlantaabout 3 h 49 to LAS, nonstop
- MCOLas Vegas from Orlandoabout 4 h 21 to LAS, nonstop
- MIALas Vegas from Miamiabout 4 h 36 to LAS, nonstop
- EWRLas Vegas from Newarkabout 4 h 41 to LAS, nonstop
- JFKLas Vegas from New York JFKabout 4 h 43 to LAS, nonstop
- BOSLas Vegas from Bostonabout 4 h 58 to LAS, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Las Vegas
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What to Do Beyond the Casinos
Las Vegas has plenty to do beyond gaming. You can pair resort entertainment with visits to art installations, performance venues, shops, gardens, and local food neighborhoods. Downtown offers a strong contrast to the Strip, with street art, historic buildings, and a lively restaurant scene. For a broader view of the region, a desert outing gives you a clear sense of the landscape surrounding the city.
Let the planner organize these choices by day. Describe the kind of trip you want in one sentence or by voice, and the planner reads the destination, group, pace, and budget from your words. You can drag a stop to another day, swap a place, or make a day lighter. The plan checker reorders the day after each change.
Flights From Los Angeles to Las Vegas
Los Angeles and Las Vegas are connected by a short domestic route, with LAX serving as the departure airport for this page. Keep your arrival and departure plans flexible around the rest of the trip, especially when you are connecting a city break with a longer vacation.
The planner can begin with your home address and connect the ride to the airport, the flight, and the transfer to your first stay. It can also show the journey on a map, with the flight arc, your base, and each day placed in sequence. Live partner links appear inside the plan for current flight and stay options, while the app remains free to download and use for planning.
Practical Tips for a Smooth Las Vegas Vacation
Las Vegas works best when you balance indoor and outdoor plans. During the hottest months, start walking and sightseeing in the morning, pause indoors around midday, and return to the Strip or a resort in the evening. In cooler months, outdoor attractions can take a more prominent place in the day.
Book the shows, restaurants, and excursions that matter most before the trip, then leave room for spontaneous stops. Share the plan with your group through one link. Members can view, edit, vote, and comment, while the document vault keeps tickets and confirmations with the trip. The packing list and checklist are built from your plan, dates, and destination climate.
Las Vegas from Los Angeles: frequently asked questions
How do I plan a Las Vegas trip from Los Angeles?
Start with your dates or choose a month, add the group size, and decide whether you want a relaxed or packed pace. HolidayWow turns that description into a map with daily stops, a first stay, and a travel sequence from home through the route to Las Vegas.
Can I edit a Las Vegas itinerary after I create it?
Yes. Drag a stop to another day, swap one destination for another, or make a day lighter. The plan checker reorders the day after each change, so the route stays easy to follow for everyone in your group.
What is the best pace for visiting Las Vegas?
A relaxed pace fits travelers who want time for pools, restaurants, shows, and unhurried evenings. A balanced pace gives you two to three stops per day, while a packed pace suits groups ready for three to five. You can change the pace for the whole trip or for one day.
Can HolidayWow show live flight and hotel options?
The plan brings together live partner options for stays, tours, transport, and flights. Booking links appear in your language and currency, with current prices shown by the page rather than written into the travel text.
Does the planner work for a family or group trip to Las Vegas?
Yes. Describe the group, month, pace, and budget in one sentence or by voice. The plan is shared through one link, and group members can view, edit, vote, and comment. The app also includes a document vault and packing checklist.
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