San Diego to Las Vegas flights
Direct and connecting flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from San Diego to Las Vegas take?
Flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) 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 San Diego to Las Vegas?
Airline availability for SAN to LAS 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 San Diego to Las Vegas?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SAN to LAS 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.
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning SAN → LAS
SAN to LAS is a short-haul route of 417 km (259 mi). See the return LAS → SAN route.
Alternative airports near San Diego: San Diego (NZY) — 4 km, Miramar (NKX) — 16 km, El Cajon (SEE) — 23 km.
Alternative airports near Las Vegas: Henderson (HSH) — 12 km, Las Vegas (VGT) — 15 km, Las Vegas (LSV) — 20 km.