Travelling from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) jetting off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is located in Las Vegas. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Houston.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most popular route. There are 59 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Spirit Airlines at 10:28pm. Opt for the first IAH to LAS departure operated by Spirit Airlines at 5:45am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to LAS, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) operate out of this terminal.
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) departing from IAH. Book your journey with one of these:
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with United Airlines from IAH to LAS.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is United Airlines.
IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing 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 50 minutes.
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78.42% of flights taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about setting out from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) flight ticket with departures from this hub.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to LAS can be booked with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from HOU to LAS.
Choose Southwest Airlines if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) touch down as scheduled 85.71% of the time.
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
Central Las Vegas is around 19 kilometres from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is Rs11,352. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs22,556. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to LAS.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
May is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), while October is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Las Vegas based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Houston to LAS flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Las Vegas
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There are plenty of awesome things to do in Las Vegas when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas followed by Las Vegas Strip and CityCenter.
Explore more of the United States
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Around 274 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, Hesperia is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Deep Creek Trailhead, Hesperia Zoo and Hesperia Lake Park.
