Cheap Flights from Miami International (MIA) to Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS)

Fly From Miami International Airport to McCarran International Airport

Miami area residents planning a desert getaway to escape the humidity will find vibrant nightlife, world-class dining and spectacular shows when they visit Las Vegas. Las Vegas also serves as a jumping off point for exploring the Mojave Desert, visiting Hoover Dam or hiking at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. Your flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) takes about five and half hours if your flight is nonstop. All major domestic carriers, such as Delta, United and American, operate flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to McCarran International Airport (LAS), but Frontier and American Airlines operate nonstop flights.

Facilities at McCarran International Airport

When you fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to McCarran International Airport (LAS), you will arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3. Terminal 2 was permanently closed in 2012 after Terminal 3 was expanded and reopened. If you need to travel between terminals, head to Level Zero of your arrival terminal and jump on the free McCarran Inter-terminal Shuttle. All major domestic carriers serve McCarran International Airport (LAS) and around 20 international carriers offer service to Las Vegas. Aeromexico, Air Canada and British Airways are the three largest international carriers that offer service to McCarran. All of the major car rental agencies such as Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis and Hertz, have rental counters at the McCarran Rent-A-Car center located about 3 miles from the airport. Free shuttle service is available to the rental counters from both terminals. Taxis are also readily available for hire. A ride to the Las Vegas Strip will cost between $12 and $18 dollars depending on your final destination.

Things to Do Near McCarran International Airport

After you have tried your luck out at one of Vegas's many casinos, consider seeing a show. Long-running shows such as Siegfried and Roy, Blue Man Group, and Cirque du Soleil, attract audiences continually along with headliner names who regularly perform in Vegas, such as Wayne Newton, Donnie & Marie and Celine Dione. Spend some time learning about the history of Las Vegas and its relationship with organized crime at the Mob Museum. If you head to Downtown Las Vegas to enjoy the free light show as part of the Fremont experience, make sure to also check out some of the free shows held on one of its many stages weekly.

Hints and Tips for McCarran International Airport

Flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) are available throughout the year, so you can visit during your favorite festival or celebration. Plan to visit in May for San Gennaro Feast, a large Italian food festival in May. The Electric Daisy Carnival is held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in June and features bright lights and EDM.

When you dine out in Las Vegas, you can choose from a number of high-class buffets, which are often divided by different cuisines, like Italian, Mexican and American BBQ. Expect dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant to cost between $30 and $50.