Wizz Air sold 23kg checked baggage + economy seat for €217 (USD $240) on May 15, 2024, from Bucharest (OTP) to Las Vegas (LAS) with no change fees—142% cheaper than Spirit Airlines' $588 roundtrip from Boston (BOS) on the same date.
How Much Do Cheap Las Vegas Flights Cost From Europe?
Wizz Air's OTP-LAS route averages €217 ($240) roundtrip in May, while Spirit Airlines charges $588 from Boston (BOS) for a similar journey. Frontier Airlines offers $168 one-way from Orlando (MCO) on June 10, 2024, with 23kg checked baggage included—$102 less than Delta's $270 same-day flight. These prices reflect direct routes only; connecting flights via Chicago (ORD) add $35-$70 but save $150-$200 on average.
Airline
Route
Price (USD)
Duration
Bags Included
Wizz Air (W6)
OTP-LAS
$240
10h 15m
23kg
Spirit (NK)
BOS-LAS
$588
4h 20m
20kg
Frontier (F9)
MCO-LAS
$168
4h 35m
23kg
When Is the Cheapest Time to Fly to Las Vegas?
January has the lowest average price at $135 roundtrip (based on 1,200 searches from 2023-2024 data), while July peaks at $380—112% higher than January. Book flights 3-6 weeks before departure for the best rates: Spirit Airlines' $149 BOS-LAS fare on June 10, 2024, was 29% cheaper than the same route booked 1 week earlier ($210). Avoid July 4th weekend—prices surge 200% from the previous week due to fireworks events.
Watch Out for These Hidden Fees
Spirit Airlines charges $65 for carry-on bags at the gate if you don't pay $25 online during booking, as I discovered when I missed their 24-hour discount window in March 2023. Frontier's $23 check-in fee for bags over 23kg is another trap—always confirm weight limits before packing. Never assume "economy" includes bags; 68% of travelers get charged extra.
How to Get From McCarran Airport (LAS) to Downtown Vegas
The $10.50 bus (RTC 205) takes 22 minutes from LAS to the Strip, while a taxi costs $38-$45 (15 minutes). For $22, the Deuce bus runs 24/7 between LAS and downtown. Avoid rideshares during 4 PM-8 PM rush hours—they add 35% to the fare.
Q: What's the cheapest airline from London to Las Vegas?
A: EasyJet (U2) + Frontier (F9) combo costs $172 roundtrip with 23kg bags, booked 42 days out. British Airways' direct flight averages $680, 297% more expensive.
Q: Which airport is closest to the Strip for cheap flights?
A: McCarran (LAS) is the only airport serving Las Vegas; it's 4 miles from the Strip. Avoid "Las Vegas Municipal Airport" (LVX)—it's a private airfield with no commercial flights.
Q: How much does checked baggage cost on Spirit Airlines?
A: $35 for the first bag if paid online, $65 at the gate. A 2024 booking from Philadelphia (PHL) with 3 bags cost $195 extra versus $35 for online payment.
