Cheap Flights from JFK to LAS: When to Fly from New York to Las Vegas

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to LAS are

• January 8th to April 1st (except the weeks of February 12th, March 5th, and March 12th)
• April 23rd to May 6th
• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 27th to September 30th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to LAS is late January. Prices can be as high as $908 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $218 for Tuesday flights around late January.

When to Fly to Las Vegas

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Las Vegas, NV (LAS) will usually cost between $219 to $483 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $223. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $508. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $285 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $298 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to LAS flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to LAS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JFK to LAS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $127 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $265. Return trip prices are from the LAS to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to LAS can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 1 minutes may be realistic.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JFK to LAS? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Azul, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from McCarran International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2242 miles or 3608 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JFK to LAS?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to LAS flight is about 5 hour 1 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Las Vegas, NV?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 65 available flights from JFK to LAS.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from JFK to LAS tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 35% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 19% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LAS heading for JFK about 20 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Las Vegas, NV is about 4 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 15 minutes late
• American: 30 minutes late
• JetBlue: 22 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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