Las Vegas is a resort city in Nevada's Mojave Desert, known for its casinos, shows and dining along the Strip. Its main airport sits about five miles south of downtown, and summers are extremely hot while winters are mild. More than 40 million visitors came in 2023.
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5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 58.4 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | RTC public bus from Level 0 of the airport | 2-hour pass $6; 24-hour pass $8 |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Spring and fall bring warm, comfortable days, while June to September is extremely hot, with highs near 100 F or above. Winters are mild with chilly nights.
Busiest: Mar-May, Sep-Nov. Quieter shoulder season: Feb, Dec.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) |
| Feb | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) |
| Mar | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) |
| Apr | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Jun | 99°F (37°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Jul | 104°F (40°C) | 82°F (28°C) |
| Aug | 103°F (39°C) | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sep | 95°F (35°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Oct | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) |
| Nov | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) |
| Dec | 57°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) |
Las Vegas is served by Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Harry Reid International Airport handled about 58.4 million passengers in 2024.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport. Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Spring and fall bring warm, comfortable days, while June to September is extremely hot, with highs near 100 F or above. Winters are mild with chilly nights.
RTC public bus from Level 0 of the airport, 2-hour pass $6; 24-hour pass $8.
Among the cities we cover, Los Angeles (about 1h 25m), San Francisco (about 1h 55m), Seattle (about 2h 51m), Dallas (about 3h 17m), Chicago (about 4h 5m) and Atlanta (about 4h 10m) have nonstop service to Las Vegas as of October 2026.
Las Vegas uses the US dollar (USD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.