Airport · LAS
Harry Reid International Airport
Las Vegas, United States
Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA — CC BY-SA 2.0
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LAS
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North America
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United States
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Getting To & From Harry Reid International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) sits just 5 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip. Taxis and rideshares (Uber/Lyft) operate from designated pickup zones outside baggage claim, with typical travel times to the Strip ranging from 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Metered taxis generally cost between $25 and $45, while rideshare pricing fluctuates by demand. For public transit, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) operates local bus routes—such as Route 108 and the Centennial Express (CX)—connecting the airport to transit hubs and the Strip for a few dollars. Free inter-terminal shuttle buses operate 24/7 for transfers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
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Terminals & Getting Around
Terminals
The airport operates two distinct passenger facilities: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 primarily handles domestic carriers like Southwest, Allegiant, and Spirit, housing Gates A, B, and C. Terminal 3 manages international flights alongside major domestic carriers like Delta, United, and American, housing Gate E. A separate central satellite structure, Concourse D, is accessible from both terminals via automated airport transit trams. Because Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are structurally separated airside, passengers transferring between terminals must exit security, ride the free 24/7 exterior airport shuttle bus, and clear security again.
Hours of Operation
Harry Reid International Airport is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for flight operations and passenger transit. However, specific airline ticket counters, individual concessions, and TSA security checkpoints have restricted operating hours rather than running continuously.
Know Before You Go
Practical Tips
- Security wait times vary significantly based on convention schedules and weekend departures; leverage real-time security wait-time displays or check if TSA PreCheck/CLEAR lanes are operating at your checkpoint.
- Allow at least two hours for departures, particularly when flying international routes out of Terminal 3 or checking bags during peak morning rushes.
- Keep in mind that airside transit between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 requires exiting to landside, so budget extra time if your connection forces a terminal change.
- Slot machines are located throughout the gate areas, so expect gaming terminals right up to the boarding gates.
Sources: Harry Reid International Airport Official Website, Upgraded Points LAS Airport Guide, RTC Southern Nevada Airport Transit