San Diego to Las Vegas (SAN–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–LAS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 140 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h13-1h40 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 70 | E75, E75L | 1h13-1h53 | Oneworld | HA | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 12 | 32Q, A20N | 1h30-1h33 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 7 | E75L | 1h30 | SkyTeam | KE | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→LAS | CLD→LAS | SNA→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 28 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| Weekly flights | 236 | 18 | 170 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 51m | 0h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
SAN–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
San Diego to Las Vegas: The Weekend Escape Route
SAN-LAS is one of the shortest and most popular leisure routes on the West Coast. The flight covers 260 miles in just over an hour. Southwest carries the most passengers, with Spirit and Frontier adding low-cost competition. Expect 8 to 12 daily nonstop frequencies, skewing higher on Fridays and Sundays. The route is overwhelmingly leisure-driven, with Las Vegas conventions adding some midweek business traffic. Fares fluctuate sharply by day of week and season, with holiday weekends and major Vegas events pushing prices well above baseline.
Ground Alternatives and Airport Notes
The I-15 drive between San Diego and Las Vegas is a realistic competitor to flying. At 4.5 to 5 hours, it eliminates airport overhead and provides a car on arrival. Many San Diego residents drive for weekend trips and fly only when time is tight. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is on the Strip's south end, putting most hotels within a 10 to 20 minute taxi or rideshare. San Diego's airport (SAN) sits right next to downtown with a single runway, which occasionally causes departure delays during peak hours. The New Terminal 1 project, currently under construction, will expand capacity significantly once complete.