Traveling from London to Las Vegas: what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Las Vegas, you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is where your flight will arrive in Las Vegas.
The average time for a direct London to Las Vegas flight is 10 hours 50 minutes.
Las Vegas is seven hours behind London and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
With 15 flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from London to Las Vegas with British Airways at 12:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from LHR to LAS is with British Airways at 17:30.
Give yourself enough time to get on your London to Las Vegas flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Las Vegas
To snag cheap London to Las Vegas flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from London to Las Vegas. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Las Vegas. From LHR, you can fly directly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct London to Las Vegas plane tickets leaving from LHR.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for London to Las Vegas flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LHR is around 16 miles from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Las Vegas? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking your direct flight from London to Las Vegas departing London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Nonstop connections from LGW will take you to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
Norse Atlantic UK offers direct London to Las Vegas plane tickets from LGW. Book your favorite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Las Vegas flight, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
LGW is around 25 miles from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to Las Vegas, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
69% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Las Vegas leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a major connection point.
STN is around 30 miles from central London. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Las Vegas flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The distance from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas is approximately 2 miles. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Las Vegas, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LAS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Las Vegas and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around one week before your travel date.
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the busiest month for flights from London to Las Vegas. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Las Vegas in May.
When booking your London to Las Vegas tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 73ºF to 108ºF.
Look for cheap flights from London to Las Vegas in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 30ºF and 55ºF on average.
More about Las Vegas
Once you've booked your flight from London to Las Vegas, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are must-visits when exploring Las Vegas.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Las Vegas, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 230 miles south-west to Los Angeles to tick off its must-visit sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 260 miles south-east of Las Vegas, Phoenix is another favorite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
