Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, making Las Vegas two hours behind Houston.
Choose from 79 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flights. The 05:38 departure with Spirit Airlines is the earliest available. Spirit Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:44.
Leave enough time to catch your IAH to LAS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), so jetting off to Las Vegas (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Frontier Airlines.
With a reliable 83.6% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for IAH to LAS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and LAS:
El Paso International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight is R 618. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,236. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAH to LAS.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IAH to LAS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near IAH:
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Pick up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car and explore Las Vegas and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week ahead.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
From Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), Las Vegas is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is May, while October is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Las Vegas based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to LAS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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.