Airport

LAS McCarran International Airport

McCarran International Airport (LAS) serves Las Vegas. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALAS
ICAOKLAS
Non-stop133
Airlines34
TimezoneAmerica/Los Angeles
Elevation665 m

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The airport in numbers

McCarran International Airport — facts & history

We pulled McCarran International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 55M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 58M in 2024.

Passengers / year
55M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
58M
in 2024
Elevation
665 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1996–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from McCarran International Airport to Las Vegas

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From LAS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Las Vegas11 km22 min$23–$37
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Which way suits you from McCarran International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Las Vegas ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from McCarran International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 133 destinations, operated by 34 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · Allegiant Air · AirTran Airways · Delta Air Lines · American Airlines · Spirit Airlines · United Airlines · WestJet · US Airways · Air Canada

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at McCarran International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near McCarran International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from McCarran International Airport to the centre of Las Vegas?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from McCarran International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from McCarran International Airport to Las Vegas?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from McCarran International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from McCarran International Airport?
About 133 destinations, including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Denver. 34 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is McCarran International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on McCarran International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at McCarran International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026