Cheap Flights from MDW to LAS: When to Fly from Chicago to Las Vegas

The cheapest times to fly from MDW to LAS are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)

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 MDW to LAS is late January. Prices can be as high as $1075 for Sunday flights during mid March, or as low as $244 for Tuesday flights around late January.

When to Fly to Las Vegas

Flying from Chicago, IL (MDW) to Las Vegas, NV (LAS) will usually cost between $244 to $629 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 $260. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $673. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $414 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $362 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MDW to LAS flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the MDW to LAS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.15, 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 $192 (39%) 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 $301. Return trip prices are from the LAS to MDW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MDW to LAS can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 43 minutes may be realistic.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Delta, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from McCarran International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1517 miles or 2441 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MDW to LAS flight is about 3 hour 43 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Las Vegas, NV?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 51 available flights from MDW to LAS.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MDW to LAS tend to depart much later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 53% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 0% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LAS heading for MDW about 17 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Las Vegas, NV is about 7 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 17 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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