Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Las Vegas is 17 hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located. Las Vegas follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your CNS to Las Vegas flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 5 kilometres from central Cairns, CNS can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cairns Airport to Las Vegas? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CNS:
When it comes to Cairns Airport's on-time performance, 71.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Las Vegas
R 12,510 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Las Vegas flight. A return flight ticket starts from R 25,762. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from CNS to Las Vegas if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cairns Airport to Las Vegas. Book one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and find adventure across Las Vegas and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week ahead of your flight from CNS to Las Vegas can help you lock in the best possible rate.
The street address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
Travel to Las Vegas during the high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairns Airport to Las Vegas in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Cairns Airport to Las Vegas flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Las Vegas, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Fountains of Bellagio and Las Vegas Strip are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Las Vegas itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a visit to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for Phoenix, about 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key reasons to visit.
