Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Las Vegas (PWK–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,512 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 34m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CMH Columbus ~6h 40m EJAWN Columbus (CMH) to Las Vegas flights
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Las Vegas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,512 mi 3h 32m nonstop -2h behind

PWK–LAS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to LAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → LAS
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
LAS → PWK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAS delays →

Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Harry Reid International Airport.
Metric PWK→LAS ORD→LAS MDW→LAS
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 28 12
Weekly flights ~2 299 51
Flight time 3h 32m 3h 21m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Harry Reid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · LAS: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 4:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,512 mi / 2,434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m gate to gate.
Getting from LAS

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.

Las Vegas Climate

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.

PWK–LAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Las Vegas route.
Route details
Distance1,512 mi / 2,434 km
Flight time3h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: LAS
IATA / ICAOLAS / KLAS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr56.5M
Elevation2,181 ft / 665 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to LAS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Harry Reid International Airport take about 3h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,512 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from LAS to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to LAS

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to LAS is about 3 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,512 miles (2,434 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).