Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
Sacramento and Las Vegas are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from SMF to LAS start at 05:00 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:46 with Frontier Airlines. In total, you can choose from 157 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flights.
To ensure you get on your SMF to LAS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) available from numerous airlines, getting to Las Vegas (and then other parts of United States) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Delta Air Lines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Spirit Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SMF to LAS flights, with 91.92% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SMF and LAS:
Bob Hope Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Long Beach Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
R 390 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight. Return flights start from R 779. These prices can change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from SMF to LAS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SMF touch down on schedule 82.15% of the time.
To reach Sacramento International Airport from central Sacramento, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), take a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
If you have a late Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LAS:
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.
Booking your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
The street address for LAS is 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 by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). For smaller crowds, go to Las Vegas in May.
When booking your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to LAS in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No trip is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.