Flying from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 46 minutes.
Las Vegas is 3 hours behind Lexington, where Blue Grass Airport is located. Las Vegas operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from LEX to Las Vegas, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
Direct flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Las Vegas are available for booking. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is where you'll arrive.
Allegiant Air is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid proof of identity though, such as a driver's license or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked cheap tickets from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas.
LEX is about 13 kilometers from central Lexington. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Las Vegas
$56 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas. Return flights start from $112. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 2 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LEX to Las Vegas.
Organize your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes about 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.
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Best time to go to Las Vegas
October is the busiest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas. To escape the crowds, travel to Las Vegas in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LEX to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Las Vegas
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