Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, making Las Vegas three hours behind Buffalo.
Flights from BUF to LAS start at 06:40 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:10 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flights.
To ensure you catch your BUF to LAS flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Las Vegas — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BUF to LAS flights, with 80.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUF and LAS include:
Denver International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
At the moment, R 1,354 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,870. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BUF to LAS.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
Of the flights that depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% land on time at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
If you're landing on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LAS:
Pick up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car and explore Las Vegas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week before you set off.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
The street address for LAS is 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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). To steer clear of the crowds, visit Las Vegas in May.
Book your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) for July if you'd like to explore Las Vegas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BUF to LAS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Las Vegas. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another well-known destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No journey is complete without dropping by Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.