Flying from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Explore the options for setting off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), two of the city's main airports.
4 hours 20 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is located in Las Vegas. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Columbus.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:15am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from CMH to LAS is with Spirit Airlines at 10:50pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Columbus to LAS.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
You can find a direct flight from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Southwest Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) leaving from CMH.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CMH to LAS.
Among carriers operating on this route, Southwest Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Traveling from central Columbus to CMH takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 miles in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.14%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Follow your own route with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and experience more of Las Vegas and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Getting from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas
From Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), central Las Vegas is around 12 miles away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is $79. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $144. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Columbus to LAS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Las Vegas. October is when most people book flights from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Columbus to LAS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 73ºF to 108ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 30ºF and 55ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Las Vegas right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Columbus to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport):
Your visit to Las Vegas should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and CityCenter.
Explore more of the United States
Victorville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Las Vegas. Around 160 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include The Community pistachio grove, Get Air Trampoline Park and Scandia Family Fun Center.
Around 170 miles south-west of Las Vegas, Hesperia is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Deep Creek Trailhead, Hesperia Zoo and Hesperia Lake Park.
