Flying from Vancouver to Las Vegas: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas, there's a good range of airports to depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main options.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the major hub where you can disembark in Las Vegas.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 49 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas. These two cities have the same timezone — UTC-7.
The busiest route for flights from Vancouver to Las Vegas is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS). Take your pick of 34 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to LAS is the 09:00 WestJet service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:05 with Air Canada.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for United States if you hold a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap flights from Vancouver to Las Vegas, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas jetting off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Start your trip at YVR and end it at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
You'll find a direct flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas with Air Canada. This popular carrier operates departures from YVR.
Located around 9 miles from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 33 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to cover the 1 mile or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas:
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Las Vegas
Currently, £50 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Las Vegas. The cheapest price for a return flight is £68. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from Vancouver to Las Vegas, reserve your journey 9 months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Las Vegas. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Las Vegas. To skip the crowds, go to Las Vegas in May.
When booking your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Las Vegas in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Las Vegas itinerary.
Complete your Las Vegas trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas. Whether you're searching for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.