About this route
A look at why LAS to LAX carries the traffic it does, who flies it, and what to expect onboard.
At under an hour of flight time, Las Vegas to Los Angeles is the shortest route on this list, and also one of the most heavily contested by low-cost carriers. Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier all run high-frequency service here alongside the legacy carriers, which keeps fares unusually price-competitive for a route with this much total demand. Weekend traffic dominates the pattern, Friday afternoon departures from LAX and Sunday evening returns from Vegas sell out first, reflecting how much of this route's volume is driven by weekend leisure trips rather than business travel. Because the flight is so short, airlines run their highest-density narrowbody configurations here, prioritizing seat count over comfort.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles take under one hour, typically 55 to 60 minutes gate to gate. The short block time means airlines use their highest-density narrowbody configurations, prioritizing seat count over comfort.
Airlines serving this route
Every carrier flying LAS ⇄ LAX nonstop, combining both directions, ranked by passenger share.
Aircraft flown on this route
Which airplane types operate LAS ⇄ LAX, based on official reporting across both directions.
Flight schedules
Live nonstop schedules in both directions. Switch tabs to see the return leg.
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