Harry Reid International to Los Angeles International
236 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 52m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Los Angeles International (LAX). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $43 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $43). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Harry Reid International
Harry Reid International sits a five-minute drive from the south end of the Las Vegas Strip — closer to its city centre than virtually any other major US airport. The terminals don't connect to rail; airport shuttles, taxis and rideshare handle the bulk of arriving traffic. Southwest is the largest carrier with its biggest non-base operation here, and Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant make Las Vegas one of the cheapest US fly-in destinations from anywhere in the country.
Arriving in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International serves the broader LA basin from its central position near El Segundo, 18 miles southwest of downtown LA. Ground transfers depend on Metro K Line shuttle to Crenshaw, FlyAway buses to Union Station ($9.75) or rideshare via the LAX-it lot. Fares to LAX from US East Coast bases run cheapest in January–February and September–October; June through August see Pacific-summer demand peaks tied to Asia connection traffic.
Who flies LAS to LAX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 52m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 52m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 52m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 52m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 52m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 52m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 52m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 52m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAS→LAX
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Las Vegas to Los Angeles FAQs
Direct flights from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Los Angeles International (LAX) take approximately 52m for the 236-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $27. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Los Angeles International (LAX): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Los Angeles International (LAX) is the primary international airport for Los Angeles. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.