Las Vegas trip from Houston (IAH): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Las Vegas trip from Houston (IAH) runs about $1,720 to $1,785 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Downtown Fremont Street hotel · 3★ | $520 | $255 | $600 | $410 | $1,785 |
| Best value | Spirit non-stop (budget fare) | MGM Grand (World of Hyatt) · 4★ | $400 | $540 | $600 | $240 | $1,780 |
| Least cash | Spirit non-stop (budget fare) | Off-Strip motel · 2★ | $400 | $180 | $600 | $540 | $1,720 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Cirque du Soleil show$240 for 2
- Lotus of SiamOrder: Khao soi · in your food budget
Day 2
- Fremont Street Experiencefree
- Eggslut, CosmopolitanOrder: Fairfax egg sandwich · in your food budget
Day 3
- Sphere experience$170 for 2
- Tacos El GordoOrder: Adobada tacos · in your food budget
Flights from Houston (IAH)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit non-stop | non-stop | 3h 07m | $400 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Salt Lake City | 1 stop | 6h 03m | $470 |
| Alaska via San Diego | 1 stop | 6h 03m | $480 |
| American via Phoenix | 1 stop | 5h 26m | $490 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 3h 07m | $520 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 3h 07m | $560 |
| Delta via Salt Lake City | 1 stop | 6h 03m | $580 |
Food: about $100 a person a day
Breakfast$18
Lunch$22
Dinner$50
Snacks and coffee$10
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
Questions
How much is a 3-night trip to Las Vegas from Houston (IAH)?
About $1,720 to $1,785 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Houston (IAH) to Las Vegas?
Spirit non-stop at about $400 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Las Vegas?
About $100 a person a day at mid-range places, or $600 for 2 over 3 days.
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