Travelling from Vancouver to Las Vegas: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas. Explore your options for jetting out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is where you'll be arriving in Las Vegas.
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Vancouver to Las Vegas flight.
Vancouver and Las Vegas are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 32 departures a week 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. Opt for the first YVR to LAS departure operated by WestJet at 09:05 to fit in more activities on your first day in Las Vegas.
To ensure you make it on your Vancouver to Las Vegas flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Start your journey at YVR and end it at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Vancouver to Las Vegas plane tickets with departures from YVR, including:
YVR is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Las Vegas flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
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 approximately 3 kms (2 miles). It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
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. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and see more of Las Vegas and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
The address for LAS is 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, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are just two of the big attractions to put on your Las Vegas travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Las Vegas, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 230 miles 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 260 miles south-east of Las Vegas. No journey is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.