Travelling from Seattle to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when reserving your flights from Seattle to Las Vegas.
Disembark at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Las Vegas.
Book a direct Seattle to Las Vegas flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Seattle and Las Vegas are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
The busiest route for flights from Seattle to Las Vegas is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Take your pick of 106 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SEA to LAS is the 05:00 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 22:59 with Frontier Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Seattle to Las Vegas flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at security and check-in. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of international departures is a wise idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Las Vegas
To snag cheap Seattle to Las Vegas flights, book your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the best month for picking up an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Seattle to Las Vegas. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Jet off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. From SEA, you can land directly at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
These are some of the major carriers offering direct Seattle to Las Vegas plane tickets out of SEA:
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Las Vegas? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SEA.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The distance from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas is roughly 10 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and chase adventure across Las Vegas and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week in advance of your Seattle to Las Vegas flight.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Las Vegas. To escape the crowds, head to Las Vegas in May.
Lock in a Seattle to Las Vegas ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Las Vegas around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Las Vegas. Around 370 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are highlights.
