Travelling from Seattle to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from this terminal when searching for your flights from Seattle to Las Vegas.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Las Vegas's primary entry point is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
The average length of a direct Seattle to Las Vegas flight is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Seattle and Las Vegas are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 106 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Seattle to Las Vegas is with Alaska Airlines at 21:27. Choose the first SEA to LAS departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 05:00 to make the most of your first day in Las Vegas.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Seattle to Las Vegas flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Las Vegas
To snag cheap Seattle to Las Vegas flights, book your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Set out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a nonstop flight from Seattle to Las Vegas. From SEA, you can travel directly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
These are some of the most popular carriers offering direct Seattle to Las Vegas plane tickets out of SEA:
SEA is around 18 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Seattle to Las Vegas or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land at their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and see more of Las Vegas and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week ahead of your trip.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Las Vegas. To escape the crowds, head to Las Vegas in May.
Lock in a Seattle to Las Vegas ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Las Vegas around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are top sights which should be on any well-planned Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Las Vegas. Around 370 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, consider Phoenix, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are highlights.
