Phoenix to Las Vegas (PHX–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PHX–LAS is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 164 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 139 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 0h58-1h25 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 56 | 321, 738 | 1h12-1h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | 321, 738 | 1h12-1h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, A20N | 1h13-1h21 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 321, 738 | 1h13-1h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| AMF AMF | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| KAI KAI | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→LAS | AZA→LAS | TUS→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 252 | 10 | 54 |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 0h 47m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
PHX–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix to Las Vegas: A High-Volume Southwest Corridor
PHX–LAS is one of the busiest short-haul markets in the American West. The 300-mile corridor carries leisure travelers heading to Las Vegas from the Phoenix metro area, as well as connecting traffic through both airports. Southwest anchors the route from PHX with its highest-frequency schedule on this corridor. American, Frontier, Spirit, and Allegiant add capacity across multiple terminal areas. Block time is 1 hour. The route operates nearly continuously throughout the day, with departures from 6 AM through late evening, making it a practical option for day-trip and weekend travel in both directions.
Market Characteristics and Carrier Mix
PHX–LAS carries one of the highest proportions of ultra-low-cost carrier seats of any US domestic route of its length. Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit collectively represent a large share of the capacity. Southwest's open-seating model and no-change-fee structure make it the default choice for flexible travelers. American provides the only option for frequent flyer mileage accrual on the full-service side. LAS operates as a near-pure origin-destination leisure market; very few travelers use LAS as a connection point. PHX, by contrast, feeds American's hub connections to the broader network for passengers arriving from Las Vegas.