Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which is one hour behind San Salvador.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SAL to LAS flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Las Vegas (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Most passengers choose to fly with AVIANCA on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for SAL to LAS flights is AVIANCA.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). These are the most popular stopovers between SAL and LAS:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Right now, $234 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. The best price for a return ticket is $436. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAL to LAS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAL to LAS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SAL touch down on schedule 84.27% of the time.
To get to El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near SAL? If you've booked an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Reserve a hotel close to LAS if you're taking a late El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car and discover Las Vegas and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to the centre of Las Vegas has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). October is the busiest month to head to Las Vegas. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from El Salvador International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAL to LAS in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No trip is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
