Travelling from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) taking off from either of these bases.
Las Vegas (where Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Phoenix to LAS.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) plane ticket with departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Work out whether departing from PHX makes the most sense for you.
When leaving from PHX, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Phoenix to LAS. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
American Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the PHX to LAS route.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Go with Spirit Airlines. 91.43% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) land on schedule.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
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Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82.57% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Kick off your adventure at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and head straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) from here.
Allegiant Air is one popular carrier that offers direct Phoenix to LAS plane tickets from AZA.
Allegiant Air ranks first in bookings for flights from AZA to LAS.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Allegiant Air. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
If you're making your way to AZA from central Phoenix, it'll take you about 40 minutes to arrive by car. The journey is roughly 56 kilometres.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight with time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from AZA land at their destination on schedule 78.65% of the time.
The street address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
Central Las Vegas is around 19 kilometres from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
At the moment, RM90 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). The cheapest price for a return flight is RM180. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Phoenix to LAS, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Plan your visit to Las Vegas in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Phoenix to LAS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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