Las Vegas trip cost: flights, hotels, food and things to do
Shows, desert hikes and the Strip. A 3-night trip for 2 starts at about $980 for the cheapest flight, hotel and food, depending on where you fly from. Pick your airport to see three ready-made plans.
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What it costs from your airport
For 2 travelers, 3 nights. "From" is the cheapest flight and hotel plus everyday food; "Suggested budget" also covers a mid-priced flight and hotel and things to do.
| Flying from | From | Suggested budget |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) | $980 | $1,600 |
| Phoenix (PHX) | $990 | $1,600 |
| San Diego (SAN) | $1,010 | $1,600 |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | $1,010 | $1,600 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | $1,030 | $1,600 |
| Denver (DEN) | $1,080 | $1,700 |
| Portland (PDX) | $1,080 | $1,700 |
| Seattle (SEA) | $1,100 | $1,700 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | $1,140 | $1,800 |
| Austin (AUS) | $1,150 | $1,800 |
| Houston (IAH) | $1,180 | $1,800 |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | $1,180 | $1,800 |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) | $1,210 | $1,900 |
| St. Louis (STL) | $1,220 | $1,800 |
| Nashville (BNA) | $1,220 | $1,900 |
| Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | $1,230 | $1,900 |
| Detroit (DTW) | $1,280 | $1,900 |
| Atlanta (ATL) | $1,290 | $1,900 |
| Charlotte (CLT) | $1,290 | $1,900 |
| Baltimore (BWI) | $1,320 | $2,000 |
| Tampa (TPA) | $1,330 | $1,900 |
| Orlando (MCO) | $1,330 | $2,000 |
| New York JFK | $1,350 | $2,000 |
| Miami (MIA) | $1,350 | $2,000 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | $1,360 | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | $1,360 | $2,000 |
| Washington Reagan (DCA) | $1,370 | $2,000 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | $1,370 | $2,000 |
| Newark (EWR) | $1,380 | $2,000 |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) | $1,380 | $2,000 |
| Boston (BOS) | $1,400 | $2,100 |
| Honolulu (HNL) | $1,510 | $2,200 |
Food: about $100 a person a day
Restaurants worth the trip
- Bacchanal BuffetOrder: Crab legs, then the dessert station · about $80 a person
- Lotus of SiamOrder: Khao soi · about $35 a person
- Eggslut, CosmopolitanOrder: Fairfax egg sandwich · about $15 a person
- Hell's KitchenOrder: Beef Wellington · about $85 a person
- Tacos El GordoOrder: Adobada tacos · about $12 a person
Where to stay
- Bellagio5★ · $320 a night
- The Cosmopolitan (Marriott Bonvoy)5★ · $290 a night · or about 45,000 Marriott points
- MGM Grand (World of Hyatt)4★ · $180 a night · or about 15,000 Hyatt points
- Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center3★ · $140 a night · or about 22,000 Marriott points
- Downtown Fremont Street hotel3★ · $85 a night
- Off-Strip motel2★ · $60 a night
Things to do
- Bellagio fountains and conservatoryfree · 1h 00m
- Fremont Street Experiencefree · 2h 00m
- Forum Shops at Caesarsfree · 1h 30m
- Valley of Fire day trip$15 a person · 6h 00m
- Red Rock Canyon scenic drive and hike$20 a person · 4h 00m
- Neon Museum$25 a person · 1h 15m
- Hoover Dam tour$30 a person · 4h 00m
- High Roller observation wheel$30 a person · 1h 00m
- Mob Museum$35 a person · 2h 00m
- Pool day$40 a person · 4h 00m
- Sphere experience$85 a person · 1h 30m
- Cirque du Soleil show$120 a person · 2h 00m
Questions
How much does a trip to Las Vegas cost?
For 2 travelers and 3 nights, the cheapest flight and hotel plus everyday food start at about $980 from Los Angeles (LAX) and run to about $1,510 from the farthest major US airport. A comfortable budget with things to do is $1,600 to $2,200.
How much should I budget for food in Las Vegas?
About $100 a person a day at mid-range places: breakfast $18, lunch $22, dinner $50, snacks and coffee $10.
How many nights do I need in Las Vegas?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; the day plans on each route page show how the days fill.
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