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Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Las Vegas at this time. However, you will find many routes with just one stop, typically in either Phoenix, Denver, or Los Angeles. These flights take place on board Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.

You have a few options when traveling from downtown Albuquerque to ABQ. The airport is only about a 10min drive from the downtown area, so it won’t be a problem to drive your own car, take a taxi, or order a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber. Alternatively, you can take bus route 250 on weekdays from downtown to the airport, or bus route 50, which runs on weekdays and Saturdays. If you’re flying on a Sunday, it’s best to arrange private transportation.

Downtown Las Vegas is easy to reach from the LAS airport. It only takes about 15min to reach downtown Las Vegas from the airport by car, so you can easily rent a car or take a taxi or rideshare. Or, you can use public transit. You can take bus routes 108 or 109 from Terminal 1, or bus routes WAX or CX from Terminal 3.

There are plenty of hotels near LAS for you to choose from, with many even offering free shuttle service to and from the airport. These include Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Las Vegas South, Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, and many more.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Las Vegas flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and Las Vegas.

Flights from Albuquerque to Las Vegas usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Las Vegas:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $337 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Las Vegas most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 1% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Albuquerque to Las Vegas route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $391, a difference of $110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Las Vegas flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Las Vegas are Fremont Street Experience, The Venetian and Las Vegas Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Las Vegas on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albuquerque to Las Vegas:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 74% above the route average of $332. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Las Vegas takes 1h 37m, covering 485 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $195 to $1,291. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Las Vegas are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 4h 45m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 4h 49m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Las Vegas is 1 hour behind Albuquerque (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Easirent
• Ace
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Las Vegas range from $259 to $415, with an average of $332 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Albuquerque to Las Vegas route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.