Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) take 1 hour 37 minutes. Las Vegas and San Francisco are in the same timezone (UTC-7), so you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
There are 126 flights from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) every week. Hop on the 05:00 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you'd like to get the most out of your day, the last flight from SFO to LAS is 23:49.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and LAS are:
Monterey Regional Airport
Reno/Tahoe International Airport
Ontario International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is RM111. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM257. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to LAS.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from SFO to LAS is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has fallen.
Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 47 minutes.
After a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
If you're on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to central Las Vegas takes about 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
October is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). To avoid the crowds, travel to Las Vegas in May.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) for July if you'd like to go to Las Vegas during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to LAS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
As soon as you've locked in your flights from SFO to LAS, you'll want to find a hotel in Las Vegas. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are attractions you won't want to skip in Las Vegas.
Complete your Las Vegas trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Las Vegas.
