Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, making Las Vegas three hours behind Washington DC.
Flights from IAD to LAS start from 08:15 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 19:55 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 22 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IAD to LAS flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Las Vegas — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 78.44% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to LAS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAD and LAS include:
Denver International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
$96 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. Return flights start at $202. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to LAS, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAD to LAS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Travel at your own pace with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and experience more of Las Vegas and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week before travelling.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
From Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), Las Vegas is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). To steer clear of the crowds, visit Las Vegas in May.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) for July if you'd like to visit Las Vegas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to LAS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Las Vegas, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey about 370 kilometres south-west to Los Angeles to tick off its leading sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Phoenix is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No trip is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.