Flying from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Las Vegas: what you need to know
The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7. The city is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks, where Fairbanks International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your flight from FAI to Las Vegas. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
For a domestic flight within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked flight tickets from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas, make sure your ID is up to date.
The journey from central Fairbanks to FAI takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near FAI? If you're catching an early flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Las Vegas
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas is C$246. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$464. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FAI to Las Vegas. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from FAI to Las Vegas every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to central Las Vegas is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas. Book one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the most popular month to catch a flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Las Vegas, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from FAI to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Fairbanks International Airport to Las Vegas, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are attractions you won't want to skip in Las Vegas.
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