Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Las Vegas: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas is 3 hours 24 minutes.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in New Orleans. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Las Vegas is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is the most traveled route, with 13 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from MSY to LAS is with Spirit Airlines at 22:59. Go for the first departure operated by Spirit Airlines at 05:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from MSY to Las Vegas, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like October? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas that lands at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
There's a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas, including:
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked your flight tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas.
Travelling from central New Orleans to MSY takes approximately 52 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Las Vegas
C$81 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$189. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSY to Las Vegas.
The cheapest month for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas. To escape the crowds, head to Las Vegas in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Las Vegas for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from MSY to Las Vegas around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
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All great journeys 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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