Las Vegas to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from McCarran International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for LAS to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LAS to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Alaska Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Horizon Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Alaska Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Horizon Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LAS → LAX
LAS to LAX is a short-haul route of 380 km (236 mi). See the return LAX → LAS route.
Alternative airports near Las Vegas: Henderson (HSH) — 12 km, Las Vegas (VGT) — 15 km, Las Vegas (LSV) — 20 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.