Flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Getting from the desert metropolis of Las Vegas to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is easy by plane. With flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles throughout the day and the year, passengers can travel either to LA's central airport - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - or to several other destinations in or around the city: Bob Hope Airport, Daugherty Field, John Wayne Airport (named after the classic Western star) or Ontario International Airport, which lies around 40 miles (60 kilometers) east of the city.

Which airlines travel from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

Seven airlines operate at least one flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles every day, with all flights departing from McCarran International Airport. The airlines serving the route are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. All of these airlines operate flights to LAX. American Airlines flies to Bob Hope Airport as well, while Delta operate flights to Daugherty Field. Delta, Alaska, United and American each run flights to John Wayne Airport. American and Alaska are the only providers of flights to Ontario International.

How long is the flight from Los Vegas to Los Angeles?

The duration of the flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles depends on which LA airport passengers choose to fly to. The fastest flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is that which goes from McCarran International to John Wayne Airport, which can take as little as one hour and ten minutes. Flights to LAX typically take around one hour and fifteen minutes, although it can be closer to one and a half hours, depending on time of day and airline. The same goes for flights to Daugherty Field. There are no direct flights from Las Vegas to Bob Hope Airport or Ontario International Airport. The shortest flight to Ontario takes three and a half hours with one change at Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix, Arizona). The shortest flight to Bob Hope airport takes three and three quarter hours, which also has a changeover in Phoenix.

How many flights are there from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

There are between 50 and 70 flights per day from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Sunday is the quietest day with about 50 flights while Thursday is the busiest with about 70. There are in the region of 400 flights per week. The earliest flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles departs at 5:30 a.m. going to John Wayne Airport, although this is a stopping flight. The earliest direct flight departs at around 6:15 a.m., heading to LAX. This means passengers can be in central LA as early as half past eight if they need to be. The latest direct flight departs at 9:00 p.m., getting into LAX at about 10:30 p.m. The last indirect flight leaves for Bob Hope Airport at 5:30 p.m., arriving at just before 10:00 p.m. Flights between the two cities are regular, with at least two planes departing every hour from McCarran International and LA between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Flights are less regular outside of these core hours.

What is/are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

McCarran International Airport is situated around 5 miles (8 kilometers) outside of central Las Vegas. To get there passengers can take a bus, with the 108 and 109 routes, Westcliff Airport Express and Centennial Express all serving the airport. There are also shuttles provided to other nearby cities as well as car parking and taxi services for those wanting to drive. The airport is very well served for food and drink, with both shops for passengers to buy food for the plane and restaurants like Metro Pizza and Chili's. Wheelchairs are available at the airport for anyone with limited mobility.

Los Angeles International Airport lies just under 18 miles (29 kilometers) outside of Los Angeles city center. The airport is accessible via the subway - passengers can take a shuttle to Aviation station, from where they can ride the subway to the city center. There are also local bus services and a dedicated coach service - the FlyAway Bus - into the city center. Bob Hope Airport (sometimes known as Hollywood Burbank Airport) lies a similar distance away from the city center as LAX. Commuter rail services serve the airport station, with which passengers can travel both to other cities and LA itself. Getting from Daugherty Field (sometimes known as Long Beach Airport) to central LA is possible with the 104, 111 and 176 bus routes. To get from the airports further outside LA, John Wayne and Ontario, passengers should either take a train or hire a car.