Travelling from Denver to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Denver's main airport is Denver International Airport (DEN). Explore your options for departing from this base when booking flights from Denver to Las Vegas.
Hop off the plane at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). This is the primary arrival point in Las Vegas.
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Denver to Las Vegas flight.
Las Vegas is one hour behind Denver and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Denver International Airport (DEN) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 105 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Denver to Las Vegas is with Southwest Airlines at 22:55. Go for the first DEN to LAS departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 05:20 to make the most of your arrival in Las Vegas.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Denver to Las Vegas flight.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Las Vegas
$36 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Denver to Las Vegas. A return flight starts at $71. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap Denver to Las Vegas flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Denver to Las Vegas. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Set out from Denver International Airport (DEN) on a nonstop flight from Denver to Las Vegas. From DEN, you can fly directly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Denver to Las Vegas plane tickets with departures from DEN, including:
Travelling from central Denver to DEN takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Las Vegas? Check out Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that depart DEN reach their destination on time.
DEN is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 3 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
Consider booking a hotel near LAS if you're coming in on a late flight from Denver to Las Vegas. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo to explore Las Vegas and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance of your trip.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the busiest month for flights from Denver to Las Vegas. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Las Vegas in May.
Before locking in your Denver to Las Vegas tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Denver to Las Vegas around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Las Vegas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Las Vegas right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Denver to Las Vegas:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are major attractions which should feature on any good Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are among the biggest draws.
