Flying from Melbourne to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Las Vegas departing from here.
Come in for landing at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the chief entry point to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Las Vegas 18 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to get on your Melbourne to Las Vegas flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Las Vegas
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Melbourne to Las Vegas flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Las Vegas throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to Las Vegas by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Melbourne to Las Vegas flights.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to book a Melbourne to Las Vegas flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Las Vegas, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LAS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo to explore Las Vegas and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
The street address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Las Vegas. To escape the crowds, go to Las Vegas in May.
Book a Melbourne to Las Vegas ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Las Vegas to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Las Vegas around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Las Vegas, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are just two of the top attractions to add to your Las Vegas to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fremont Street Experience.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another essential stop in United States and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas. No journey is complete without a visit to Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
