Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 34 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Las Vegas and Sacramento are in the same timezone — UTC-7.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 05:00 flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you want to set off later, the latest flight is at 23:22. With 157 weekly flights from SMF to LAS, you can pick the timing that's best for you.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and LAS:
John Wayne Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Bob Hope Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is £15. The cheapest price for a return flight is £35. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SMF to LAS.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Located around 12 miles from central Sacramento, Sacramento International Airport can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 24 minutes.
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Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Consider booking a hotel near LAS if you have a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to the centre of Las Vegas takes about 15 minutes in a car. It's approximately 12 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) for July if you'd like to explore Las Vegas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SMF to LAS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
After booking your flights from SMF to LAS, you'll want to find a place to stay in Las Vegas. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
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