Travelling from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight.
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Washington DC. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is located in Las Vegas.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from DCA to LAS is with Southwest Airlines at 4:55pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to LAS.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
You can lock in a direct flight from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) with American Airlines. This top airline operates departures from DCA.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with American Airlines between DCA and LAS.
With a reliable 88.52% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about kicking off your journey from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Washington DC to LAS leaving from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the IAD to LAS route, United Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
With 78.44% of services landing as planned, United Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
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74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Get ready to jet away with Southwest Airlines. It offers direct Washington DC to LAS plane tickets from BWI.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines from BWI to LAS.
Among carriers on this route, Spirit Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77.13%.
About Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
The street address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Las Vegas. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is 47 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 97 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to LAS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). October is the most popular month to visit Las Vegas. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in May.
Lock in a Washington DC to LAS plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
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