Travelling from Sacramento to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Sacramento's main airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or Stockton Airport (SCK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Las Vegas taking off from either of these.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the major arrival point in Las Vegas.
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Sacramento to Las Vegas flight.
Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Sacramento.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 69 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Sacramento to Las Vegas is with Frontier Airlines at 22:46. Opt for the first SMF to LAS departure with Southwest Airlines at 05:00 to make the most of your arrival in Las Vegas.
To ensure you board your Sacramento to Las Vegas flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
If you're heading away during a peak month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Las Vegas
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Las Vegas is 17 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 37 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap Sacramento to Las Vegas flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Sacramento to Las Vegas. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Sacramento to Las Vegas, you can leave from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Get from SMF to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) without making any stops.
Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct Sacramento to Las Vegas plane tickets out of SMF. Let one of these carriers take you there:
Located around 14 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento to Las Vegas off to an easy start. Just a quick drive from Sacramento International Airport, book a night at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Sacramento International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF touch down on schedule 82.15% of the time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sacramento to Las Vegas. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Pick up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car and discover Las Vegas and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week ahead of your Sacramento to Las Vegas flight.
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 Sacramento to Las Vegas. To avoid the crowds, visit Las Vegas in May.
Book a Sacramento to Las Vegas ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Sacramento to Las Vegas in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
More about Las Vegas
After booking your flight from Sacramento to Las Vegas, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are a couple of major attractions to add to your Las Vegas must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Las Vegas, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 370 kilometres south-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
