Las Vegas trip from Los Angeles (LAX): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Las Vegas trip from Los Angeles (LAX) runs about $1,520 to $1,590 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | MGM Grand (World of Hyatt) · 4★ | $280 | $540 | $600 | $170 | $1,590 |
| Best value | Southwest non-stop | Downtown Fremont Street hotel · 3★ | $280 | $255 | $600 | $410 | $1,545 |
| Least cash | Spirit non-stop (budget fare) | Off-Strip motel · 2★ | $200 | $180 | $600 | $540 | $1,520 |
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
- Fremont Street Experiencefree
- Tacos El GordoOrder: Adobada tacos · in your food budget
Day 2
- Sphere experience$170 for 2
- Eggslut, CosmopolitanOrder: Fairfax egg sandwich · in your food budget
Day 3
- Lotus of SiamOrder: Khao soi · in your food budget
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit non-stop | non-stop | 1h 08m | $200 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 1h 08m | $280 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 1h 08m | $300 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 1h 08m | $320 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 1h 08m | $320 |
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 Los Angeles (LAX)?
About $1,520 to $1,590 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas?
Spirit non-stop at about $200 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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