Cheap Flights To Las Vegas

 

Finding Cheap Flights to Las Vegas is a great way to save some money when planning your vacation. Of course you don't want to pay full price for a flight ticket to Las Vegas, who does? If you can save some money here then you will have more money to play with. Smart thinking! So how can you get cheap flights to Las Vegas? There are several things you can do.

 

First of all, and this might already be general knowledge, avoid weekend travel and plan to arrive in Las Vegas sometime during the week. Why? Every Jim, John and Harry wants to get away for the weekend on Friday or Saturday. The airlines don't need to make any accommodations to fill up the planes and can afford to disregard passengers looking for a discount. On Sundays, most people are on their way home because it's back to work on Monday. So, ticket prices begin to go up on Thursday, skyrocket on Friday and Saturday, and then begin to show a slight decrease on Sunday. So the best days to purchase airline tickets to Las Vegas are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

Plan your stay in Vegas to include the weekend. Try, at least, to stay through Saturday night, which is the busiest time for airlines and the most expensive day to travel. Also flights that depart very early or late in the day are often more affordable than mid-day flights.

 

You should know that discount airlines such as Jet Blue Airlines, Southwest Airlines or AirTran Airways often offer lower prices than their big-name competitors, and are not always listed on sites like Expedia, Orbitz, Hotwire, etc. It may be worth your while to check their Web sites individually.

 

Book your flight to Las Vegas as far ahead of time as possible. The earlier you can book your flight the bigger the discount you can get. On the flip side, if you are a last minute sort of person, you may be able to get a good deal very close to your travel date. This is because, at almost zero hour, the airline is trying to fill up empty seats. This method of purchase is risky, however, and not all companies do this. Tip: If you are booking last minute, Tuesday night is the best time to book your flight.

 

Look out for special flight deals to Las Vegas. Airlines usually offer knockdown prices during the slow periods. If you are not particular about when you want to get to Sin City then this will be a good option for you. Remember, Las Vegas is buzzing with action all year round. To stay informed of these deals, subscribe to airline newsletters and alerts and check their web sites regularly.

 

You can get cheap flights to Las Vegas by using your special status to secure cheaper rates. Are you in the military or do you work in another public service capacity? Are you a student? Are you over 65? If you fit into any of these categories, all you would need to do to qualify for discount fares is show your ID.

 

Look into combining packages. Some companies offer reservations for hotels and car rentals as well as flights. If you book one or more of their services, they will offer you a discount. If you're the type to skip over these packages without a glance, maybe you should give them a closer look.

 

The time of day you buy your ticket can determine the price you pay. Airfares change three times a day as airlines periodically lower prices to fill up flights. According to travel experts, early morning is the best time to buy your ticket. Check the airline websites every 5 hours for price changes. On the weekends, the best time to check is early Saturday morning and then again at 5pm, when the industry is most aggressively trying to fill seats. Take the guesswork out of it and sign up for email alerts and get notified when the price changes for your travel destination.

 

You may qualify for couple discounts if you are traveling with your significant other, or group rates if you are traveling with a few of your closest friends. Your travel agent can give you more information or you can search for such deals online.

 

If you have ever considered buying time-shares in Las Vegas then you may want to combine business with pleasure. In a bid to attract buyers, some real estate companies will fly you out and put you up free so you can get a taste of the Vegas lifestyle. The only requirements are that you fit into a specified income group, take a serious look at what they have to offer and listen to the sales pitch. A word of warning though, make sure you are serious about making a purchase and do not try to take these companies for a ride. Read the fine print. Some companies will charge you for the flight and accommodation if you don't buy what they are selling.

 

Check with clubs that you belong to, like your auto club, wholesale membership club and insurance company, for cheap or discount flights to Las Vegas. These organizations usually offer incentives to promote customer goodwill. You may be surprised at what you find!

 

 

 

Estimated Flying Times to Las Vegas

Departing City	Flight Time	Departing City	Flight Time
Atlanta	3.5 hours	Minneapolis	3 hours
Boston	6 hours	New York City	5.5 hours
Chicago	3.5 hours	Orlando	4.5 hours
Dallas/Ft. Worth	2.5 hours	Philadelphia	5.5 hours
Denver	1.5 hours	Phoenix	1 hour
Detroit	5 hours	San Diego	1 hour
Honolulu	5.5 hours	San Francisco	1.5 hours
Houston	4 hours	Seattle	2.25 hours
Los Angeles	1 hour	Washington D.C.	5 hours
Miami	5.5 hours

Major Air Carriers serving McCarran International Airport Las Vegas

AeroMexico	800-237-6639	Korean Air	800-438-5000
Air Canada	888-247-2262	Ted Airlines	800-CALL-TED
Air North	800-764-0407	Mexicana	800-531-7921
Air Transat	866-847-1112	Miami Air	305-876-3600
Air Tran	800-247-8728	Midwest Express	800-452-2022
Alaska Airlines	800-426-0333	Northwest / KLM	800-225-2525
Allegiant Air	800-432-3810	Omni Air International	877-718-8901
Aviacsa	188-85-28-42-27	Philippine Airlines	800-435-9725
American Airlines	800-433-7300	Ryan Int'l	807-727-0457
BMI	44 (0) 1332-648181	Skyservice	1-877-485-6060
Aviacsa	888-528-4227	Song	800-FLY-SONG
Champion Airlines	800-387-6951	Southwest Airlines	800-435-9792
Continental Airlines	800-523-3273	Spirit Airlines	800-772-7117
Delta Airlines	800-221-1212	Sun Country Airlines	800-359-6786
Frontier Airlines	800-432-1359	United Airlines	800-241-6522
Hawaiian Airlines	800-367-5320	US Airways	800-428-4322
JetBlue Airways	800-538-2583	Virgin Atlantic	800-862-8621
		WestJet	888-937-8538

KA Internet Offer. Adult tickets from $75.90; Child: from $37.95

 

Airlines checked-baggage fees

 

Here are checked baggage fees for main cabin passengers on round-trip flights in the United States and Canada.

Airline	First Bag	Second Bag
Air Tran	$15	$25
Alaska Airlines	$15	$25
American Airlines	$25	$35
Continental	$25	$35
Delta	$25	$35
Jet Blue	No Fee	$30
Northwest	$25	$35
Southwest	No Fee	No Fee
United Airlines	$25	$35
US Airways	$25	$35

Note: First class passengers, business class passengers, active military personnel and high ranking member of airline frequent flyer programs are exempt.

On international flights, all passengers are allowed two checked bags free of charge.

 

Department of Transportation's new price advertising rule

 

The Department of Transportation's new price advertising rule affects all airlines and requires that advertised fares include all government-imposed taxes and fees that the Customer is being asked to pay.

 

When you visit an airline's website, the fares displayed will now include all government excise tax, government segment fees, September 11th security fees, and airport passenger facility charges. It is important to note that fares have not increased, but that the initial fare display now includes all government-imposed taxes and fees. Customers have always paid these taxes and fees; however, previously these taxes and fees were added to the fare at time of purchase.

 

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What are your recommendations for getting cheap flights to Vegas.

 

Comments to date: 6. Page 1 of 1.

Amy	Jan 27, 2012
You take a huge risk with Spirit Air. After all the fees that are tacked on, that there is Zero customer service, and their arrival and departure times are rarely on time...you're better off flying a big name airline. I'd rather walk than fly with spirit again!
BARRY	Dec 28, 2011
I found a Tuesday night Spirit flight out of LAS to FLL for $64 (after tax!) even paying an additional $25 at online check-in for my baggage (under 40lbs) it was a super deal.
Terry	Nov 16, 2011
Spirit Air deserves to be out of business, the airline is a disgrace and no bargain after all the fees are added on. Very unreliable if you want to get there on time. Do your bargain shopping and Delta can get you Detroit to Vegas for 300 with much better departure times.
Omid	Oct 16, 2011
SpiritAir has killer deals. I just booked a flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas for $43. (Note: I used a $35 off coupon promotion they are running right now). but even without the discount they are still cheap. The only compromise is that they only allow one small carry-on backpack that has to ... read more »
Jim	Apr 11, 2011
check spirit air. flights are non stop and roundtrip for 2 baggage and taxes and all we pay 400 or less each time from detroit to las vegas. they have great flight times as well.
Kevin	Apr 7, 2010
Strongly consider Southwest for you flight. They are actually cheaper than most and even more cheap after all the other airlines tack on the luggage fees. You can save a total of about $200 in luggage fees alone.

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