Cheap Flights from Portland (PDX) to Las Vegas Harry Reid International (LAS)

Fly From Portland International Airport to McCarran International Airport

Flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) are conveniently close to the Las Vegas Strip. Entertaining things to do include gambling, dancing at rooftop beach clubs and seeing musicals or other live acts. The average flight time from Portland International Airport (PDX) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) is only about two hours. Major carriers that serve the area from Portland include Southwest, United and Spirit Airlines.

Facilities at McCarran International Airport

Flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) bring you into one of three terminals. The Blue Line is a free service to take you to other terminals. Slot machines are located throughout the airport, and shopping and dining are found in terminals 1 and 3. Aviation-themed play areas for children are located at the D Gates. Transportation is available through rental cars, ride shares, city buses, shuttles and taxis. Fares from the airport to the Las Vegas Strip cost between $12 and $17. If you take your luggage along, you can check it at any hotel along the Strip, even if you aren't a guest.

Things to Do Near McCarran International Airport

Beside the Aviation Museum, which located in the airport itself, Las Vegas attractions abound nearby when you land; the Strip is about 15 minutes away. You can visit some of the 42 casinos and take a photo next to the Las Vegas sign. Tour the Mob Museum near Fremont Street or the Neon Museum with signs from old Vegas. If you drive south on 1-93 about 30 miles, you can tour Hoover Dam and enjoy lunch aboard a boat on Lake Mead. For shopping, the South Premium Outlets shopping center is on South Las Vegas Boulevard with 140 discount stores. Fashion Show Mall is on the same street farther north. It offers around 250 shops, 8 department stores and 25 places to eat. NASCAR and other racing events are held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. You can also go hiking at Red Rock Canyon, west of town. For golfers, there are 10 public golf courses located right on the Strip.

Hints and Tips for McCarran International Airport

Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) lets you attend great events in Las Vegas. The Fremont Street Experience has free live music and an overhead lighted canopy. Another option is the Asian Food Festival and Trade Show with over 40,000 visitors each year. In Las Vegas, you'll find every type of cuisine from fast food to internationally renowned chefs and comfort food. Try one of the many restaurants or hotel buffets along the Las Vegas Strip. A buffet will cost between $20 and $40 per couple but much less with a player's card. You can get one at the hotel where you want to eat.

Temperatures in Las Vegas average above 94 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and below 65 degrees Fahrenheit in winter.