San Francisco to Las Vegas

Compare San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS) airfare across Southwest, United, Alaska, Spirit, and Delta, track fare trends on one of the West Coast’s busiest weekend-trip routes, and land on the Strip in about 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Route

NYC–PHX

Distance

3452 KM

Flight Time

5H 05M

Weekly Flights

90+

Fares From

$64

Carriers

AA · B6 · DL · UA · NK

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Cheap Flights from New York to Phoenix — Compare Our Best Deals

With 90+ nonstop weekly departures across three New York airports, New York to Phoenix is a well-served year-round route with strong winter demand. Browse one-way fares from $64, round-trip fares from $115, and compare American and JetBlue’s schedules against Delta, United, and Spirit.

NYC New York ✈ PHX Phoenix
One Way

$64

per person, incl. taxes · nonstop · American, JetBlue, Delta, United, Spirit

NYC New York ✈ PHX Phoenix
Round Trip

$115

per person, incl. taxes · nonstop · American, JetBlue, Delta, United, Spirit

Airlines with Flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas

SFO–LAS runs nonstop on five carriers at near-hourly frequency, one of the most competitively priced short routes in the West.

AirlineBase / HubWeekly DeparturesFlight TimeCode
Southwest AirlinesMulti-hub network~35 nonstop1h 30m – 1h 40mWN
United AirlinesSan Francisco (SFO) hub~30 nonstop1h 35mUA
Alaska AirlinesSan Francisco (SFO) focus city~20 nonstop1h 35mAS
Spirit AirlinesLas Vegas (LAS) focus city~14 nonstop1h 40mNK
Delta Air LinesMulti-hub network~12 nonstop1h 35mDL
Route Insights

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas — Direct Flights, Duration & Best Travel Time

Data-backed insights on the SFO–LAS route to help you book smarter and time your trip well.

19

Daily Flights

Sept

Cheapest Month

1h 36m

Avg. Flight Duration

Oct

Peak Season

414 mi

Distance

100%

Nonstop Flights

What’s the cheapest day to fly SFO → LAS?
Fare history shows Tuesday and Wednesday departures run cheapest, while Thursday and Sunday run highest as weekend Strip traffic peaks.
What’s the cheapest month to fly?
September tends to run cheapest as summer travel eases, while October — peak trade-show and convention season — sees the steepest average prices.
Good To Know

Insights About Flying from San Francisco to Las Vegas

Which is the high season to travel from San Francisco to Las Vegas?
 
October is peak season, driven by major trade shows and conventions on the Strip — expect higher fares and fuller flights.
Which is the low season to travel from San Francisco to Las Vegas?
 
September is typically the low season, offering the best combination of availability and price on this year-round route.
How many daily flights are there between SFO and LAS?
 
There are roughly 19 nonstop flights per day between San Francisco and Las Vegas, spread across Southwest, United, Alaska, Spirit, and Delta.
Which is the busiest day for passengers on this route?
 
Thursday is typically busiest, as Bay Area travelers fly in ahead of weekend trips and Friday-start conventions.
At what time does the last flight depart to Las Vegas?
 
The last nonstop flight typically departs San Francisco between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM, one of the later last-flight windows given the short flight time.
At what time does the earliest flight depart from San Francisco?
 
The earliest nonstop departure leaves SFO around 6:00 AM, landing on the Strip well before check-in time.
What share of travelers are flying for a convention?
 
An estimated 20% of SFO–LAS flyers are traveling for a trade show or convention, alongside a large bachelor/bachelorette and weekend-getaway segment.
What percentage of travelers booked business class?
 
Around 7% of travelers book a premium cabin on this route, mostly on United and Delta — Southwest and Spirit don’t offer one.
Why Las Vegas

Why Fly to Las Vegas from San Francisco?

Las Vegas pairs Strip nightlife and world-class shows with some of the Southwest’s best canyon and desert scenery just outside city limits.

01

The Las Vegas Strip

Four miles of casino resorts, headline residencies, and fountain shows — the Strip remains the reason most travelers make this trip.

02

Red Rock Canyon

A 13-mile scenic loop of dramatic sandstone cliffs sits just 20 minutes from the Strip — an easy half-day escape from the casino floor.

03

Grand Canyon Day Trips

Both the West and South Rim of the Grand Canyon are reachable on day tours from Las Vegas, including helicopter options departing near the Strip.

04

World-Class Conventions

Las Vegas convention centers host some of the country’s largest trade shows, making this a popular business-travel route from the Bay Area’s tech sector.

05

Fremont Street Experience

Downtown Vegas’s covered light-and-sound canopy offers a cheaper, more old-school alternative to the Strip’s mega-resorts.

06

Hoover Dam

One of America’s great engineering landmarks is about 45 minutes from the airport — a popular half-day trip for first-time visitors.

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SFO & LAS — Quick Facts

San Francisco Intl

ICAO Code
KSFO

Distance to Downtown SF

~21 km S
Terminals
4

Known For

United’s largest West Coast hub

Transit to Downtown

~30 min, BART

Time Zone

Pacific (PT)

Harry Reid International

ICAO Code

KLAS

Distance to the Strip

~5 km N
Terminals
2

Known For

Direct Strip resort access

Taxi to the Strip

~10–15 min

Time Zone

Pacific (PT)
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How to Find the Cheapest San Francisco–Las Vegas Fares

01

Book 2–4 Weeks Ahead

As one of the shortest, most frequent West Coast routes, fares stay relatively competitive — but booking a few weeks out still helps around convention dates.

02

Fly Tuesday or Wednesday

Midweek departures consistently undercut Thursday and Sunday fares, which spike with weekend Strip traffic.

03

Compare All Five Carriers

Southwest, United, Alaska, Spirit, and Delta all fly nonstop — price out bags and seat selection on each before booking.

04

Avoid Major Convention Weeks

Trade-show season, especially October, pushes both fares and hotel rates up sharply — check the Vegas events calendar first.

05

Set a Fare Alert

With five carriers competing at high frequency, fares shift often — an alert catches drops the moment they post.

06

Bundle Flight + Hotel

Package deals combining airfare with a Strip resort often undercut booking each piece separately, especially outside peak convention dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aim for 2–4 weeks out for typical travel, and earlier around major convention dates when fares and demand both climb.

Yes, Southwest, United, Alaska, Spirit, and Delta all operate this route nonstop, with a typical flight time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

Yes across all five carriers, though Spirit charges separately for seats, carry-on bags, and checked bags, while the others bundle more into standard fares.

Basic Economy and ultra-low-cost fares are the most restrictive. Southwest and the network carriers' standard fares offer more flexibility; always check fare rules at checkout.

Book 2–4 weeks ahead, fly midweek, compare all five carriers, and avoid major convention weeks if your dates are flexible.

Sometimes — Southwest also flies Oakland to Las Vegas, and fares there can occasionally undercut SFO departures, so it's worth comparing if you're flexible on Bay Area airport.

The Complete Guide

Everything to Know About Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Las Vegas

What to Expect
A Short, High-Frequency Weekend Route

At just over 400 miles, San Francisco to Las Vegas is one of the shorter, busier routes in this guide, with roughly 19 daily departures across five carriers. It’s popular with tech-sector business travelers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and weekend Strip-goers.

Budget Tips
What You’ll Actually Pay

One-way fares typically start around $44 and round-trips from $79, among the lower price points in this guide. Prices climb around major convention dates.

Booking Advice
Read the Fare Rules First

Spirit’s ultra-low base fares often exclude checked bags, carry-ons, and seat selection. Tally those extras before comparing against Southwest, United, Alaska, or Delta.

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