Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Durham.
Flights from RDU to LAS start from 07:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 19:05 with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are 13 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flights.
Leave enough time to make your RDU to LAS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta Air Lines is your gateway to discovering Las Vegas (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With a reliable 83.93% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier for RDU to LAS flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and LAS include:
Nashville International Airport
Denver International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight is 62 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 124 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from RDU to LAS by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from RDU.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
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For the lowest price, book your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week before your trip.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to central Las Vegas has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Las Vegas in May.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) for July if you want to go to Las Vegas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to LAS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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