Las Vegas from Des Moines, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,021 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection
- Highs 80–81°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 18m in all.
Worth it if you want late nights and a crowd; skip it if you want to sleep.
Las Vegas is 2 nights from Des Moines, 16 – 18 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £354 per person (Frontier, 1 stop, 5h 18m). Hotels start at £127 a night; Highs 80–81°F, little rain expected.
The total, before you go
£1,021 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £709 |
| Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £313 |
| The total, before you go | £1,021 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£354 per person, return
£709 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 18m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:25 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £354 | 1 stop | 5h 18m |
| Allegiant | £514 | nonstop | 3h 14m |
| Allegiant | £449 | 1 stop | 23h 56m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 19:27 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Las Vegas
Why we picked it: Las Vegas is the best value we priced for the weekend: $470 round trip.
Las Vegas stacks mega-resorts, celebrity-chef restaurants, residency shows and pool parties on one neon strip, with Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam just outside.
Weather in Las Vegas, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 80–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 81 °F | 69 °F | 4% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 80 °F | 70 °F | 6% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 81 °F | 72 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Las Vegas
Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection
£313 for 2 nights, two guests · £157 a night
See roomsThe Venetian® Resort Las Vegas
£689 for 2 nights, two guests · £344 a night
See roomsOYO Hotel and Casino Las Vegas
£255 for 2 nights, two guests · £127 a night
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Where in Las Vegas
- Center Strip: Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan in the thick of it.
- South Strip: Mandalay Bay, the Sphere area and the Allegiant Stadium end.
- North Strip: Resorts World and Fontainebleau at calmer prices.
- Downtown / Fremont Street: Vintage casinos, cheaper rooms and the canopy light show.
- Off-Strip: Red Rock Resort and the Rio for locals' rates and pools.
What to do in Las Vegas
Signature experiences
- Watch the Bellagio fountains at night
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop
- Walk the Fremont Street Experience downtown
- Day-trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire
- Book a pool cabana at a dayclub
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Des Moines | Des Moines International (DSM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 5h 18m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,216 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £709 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection) | £313 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,413 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Des Moines to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £354 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £335 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £358 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Las Vegas.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Las Vegas from Des Moines cost?
About £1,413 for two: £709 in flights, £313 for the hotel and £392 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas 16 – 18 Oct?
Highs 80–81°F, little rain expected
Do I need a passport for Las Vegas?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Las Vegas.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas?
5h 18m with 1 stop on Frontier, on the fare we found.
Is £354 a good price for Des Moines to Las Vegas?
It is 1% below the typical £358 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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