Flying from Vancouver to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Disembark at Las Vegas's primary gateway, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Las Vegas flight.
Vancouver and Las Vegas share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 32 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas is with Air Canada at 21:05. Go for the first YVR to LAS departure with WestJet at 09:00 to make the most of your first day in Las Vegas.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Vancouver to Las Vegas flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Las Vegas
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Take off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas. From YVR, you can fly straight to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
Leading airlines that offer direct Vancouver to Las Vegas plane tickets from YVR include:
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Las Vegas flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is approximately 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAS:
Grab 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 providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week before your travel date.
LAS is situated at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
May is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Las Vegas, while October is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Las Vegas based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Vancouver to Las Vegas ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Vancouver 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 ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are highlights which should feature on any good Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Las Vegas, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 370 kilometres south-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No journey is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.