DTX → LAS
Las Vegas
Neon nights, desert days, world-class entertainment.
- Flight
- ~3h 15m nonstop, 4x weekly on Avelo (6x seasonally)
- Best time
- March–May and September–November for comfortable temperatures
- Weather
- Dry desert climate
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Overview
Las Vegas is a bucket-list weekend from Texas — entertainment, dining, and desert adventure in one dense strip. Avelo's nonstop from McKinney, launching November 12, 2026, puts dinner on the Strip within reach the same evening. It flies Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and Avelo is adding seasonal Wednesday and Saturday flights for six a week.
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Things to do
- The Strip after dark
- Red Rock Canyon hiking
- Cirque du Soleil residencies
- Fine dining tasting menus
- Fremont Street Experience
Family-friendly activities
- Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
- High Roller observation wheel
- AREA15 immersive art
- Discovery Children's Museum
Business travel
- The Strip convention corridor hosts CES-adjacent meetings and hospitality industry events year-round.
- Consider off-Strip hotels for quieter work environments and lower nightly rates.
- Morning flights from North Texas beat afternoon heat delays in summer.
Hotel recommendations
Rental car pickup
Weather
Dry desert climate; triple-digit summers, cool winter evenings.
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Frequently asked questions
How often does Avelo fly from McKinney to Las Vegas?
Four times a week from November 12, 2026: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. On October 15, 2026, Avelo announced two more seasonal flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, for six a week. It hasn't published the start date for the extra flights, so check aveloair.com for the days you want.
Is a weekend enough time in Las Vegas?
Yes — Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon lets you catch a show, a nice dinner, and a half-day desert excursion.
How far is the Strip from LAS?
About 10 minutes by rideshare in light traffic.
Is Las Vegas good for business conferences?
Yes — the Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip resorts host major trade shows. Plan extra transit time during large events.
McKinney vs DFW for Las Vegas trips?
DFW has multiple daily nonstops today. Avelo's McKinney nonstop, starting November 12, 2026, saves 45+ minutes of driving each way for Collin County residents.
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