Travelling from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) are the two main airports in Mexico City.
3 hours 59 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which is 1 hour behind Mexico City. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is located in Las Vegas.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), with 26 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to LAS is the 08:05 Viva Aerobus option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 19:35 with Aeromexico.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to LAS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
You can book a direct flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
At MEX, there's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport, such as:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from Mexico City to LAS leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
From central Mexico City, MEX is approximately 8 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a handy hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)? Browse the fares departing from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Mexico City to LAS jetting off from NLU include:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), here's where you can stop when taking off from Santa Lucia Air Force Base:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 1 hour and 46 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to LAS is a lot easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Consider checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
About Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LAS if you're taking a late flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to central Las Vegas
From Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport, Las Vegas is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport is R 2,126. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,618. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's best to book 8 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Mexico City to LAS then.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport if you plan your holiday for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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Customise your trip by applying filters. Choose the total duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Las Vegas in May when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Las Vegas. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Mexico City to LAS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
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