Travelling from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas.
Long Beach (the location of Long Beach Airport) and Las Vegas are in the same timezone — UTC-7.
The busiest route is from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). You can choose from 26 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LGB to LAS is the 06:50 Southwest Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 20:45 with Southwest Airlines.
To avoid rushing for your LGB to Las Vegas flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas tickets are available for booking. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is where you'll be landing.
Southwest Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas.
Located around 6 kilometres from central Long Beach, LGB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near LGB? If you're catching an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Long Beach Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83.23% of flights that depart LGB arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Las Vegas
R 700 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 1,401. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from LGB to Las Vegas, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Airports 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 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and explore beyond Las Vegas's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week in advance of your flight from LGB to Las Vegas.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
Visit Las Vegas during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before booking a Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LGB to Las Vegas around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Las Vegas right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Long Beach Airport to Las Vegas:
Fountains of Bellagio and Las Vegas Strip are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Las Vegas must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No trip is complete without seeing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
