Las Vegas from Des Moines, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,032 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Allegiant, 3h 14m
- £202 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.9; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want late nights and a crowd; skip it if you want to sleep.
A nonstop round trip on Allegiant from Des Moines to Las Vegas costs $445 per person ($890 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, which is 2 nights. The forecast shows highs of 74°F to 80°F and almost no rain. Our best-value hotel pick is $479 for both nights.
The total, before you go
£1,032 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £671 |
| Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £361 |
| The total, before you go | £1,032 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £151 |
£202 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £38 each way per bag on Allegiant, £151 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
£335 per person, return
£671 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · nonstop · 3h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | £335 | nonstop | 3h 14m |
| Allegiant | £365 | 1 stop | 8h 47m |
| Allegiant | £378 | 1 stop | 9h 47m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:10 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$445 per person round trip, nonstop on Allegiant. That's $268 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Across the 12 offers we checked, the top fare was $713, so this one is 38% lower, and it comes to $890 for two. The outbound leaves Des Moines at 10:00 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 11:14 PM Las Vegas time after 3h 14m in the air, so you have all of Saturday free. Late October is mild in the desert: the forecast shows 74°F on Friday and Saturday, 80°F on Sunday, and a 0% to 1% chance of rain. That's warm enough for a dayclub pool and comfortable enough for the Red Rock Canyon loop. All prices include taxes and fees as we found them. Fares and rooms change, so check the live price before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-nightlife long weekend with a side of desert. It suits couples or a small group of friends who want shows, big dinners, a pool afternoon and a late night or two. The pace is up to you: go all in on the Strip, or slow down with a drive out to the red rock. With 2 nights, pick a few highlights and skip the rest.
Weather in Las Vegas, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 74–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 74 °F | 60 °F | 1% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 74 °F | 63 °F | 0% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 80 °F | 67 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Las Vegas
All three hotels are on the Las Vegas Strip. All prices are room only for 2 nights. Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination is our best value: $479 for the stay ($240 a night), rated 7.9 from 8,089 reviews, with free cancellation. You get your room type when you arrive. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel is the top-rated pick at 8.9 from 3,877 reviews. It's $1,112 for the stay ($556 a night) for a Bleau Queen, with free cancellation. It sits on the North Strip, which is known for calmer prices. OYO Hotel and Casino Las Vegas is the budget option at $295 ($148 a night), rated 5.6 from 5,507 reviews. Heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. If you'd rather stay in the middle of everything, the Center Strip puts you near Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan.
Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
£361 for 2 nights, two guests · £181 a night
See roomsFontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel
£838 for 2 nights, two guests · £419 a night
See roomsOYO Hotel and Casino Las Vegas
£222 for 2 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Las Vegas for these dates
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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
- Watch the Bellagio fountains at night on the Center Strip
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop while highs sit at 74°F
- Walk the Fremont Street Experience downtown under the canopy light show
- Take a day trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire
- Book a pool cabana at a dayclub on Saturday
Also worth it
- Day-trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire
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 | 3h 14m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,216 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £671 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination) | £361 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,424 |
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 | £335 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £335 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Des Moines. You fly 1,216 miles from Des Moines International (DSM) to Harry Reid International (LAS).
- All three hotel rates are room only, with no meals included. Only OYO Hotel and Casino Las Vegas has no free cancellation.
- Our sample budget for two is $1,889: $890 for flights, $479 for the best-value hotel and $520 for spending.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked. They can change at any time.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$445 per person round trip, or $890 for two, nonstop on Allegiant. You leave Des Moines at 10:00 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and land at 11:14 PM local time.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from DSM to Harry Reid International (LAS), and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear on Friday and Saturday with highs of 74°F, and overcast on Sunday with a high of 80°F. Lows run from 60°F to 67°F, and the chance of rain is 0% to 1%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You arrive late Friday, so Saturday is your full day for a show, the fountains and a pool. Fit Red Rock Canyon or Fremont Street in where you can.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $1,889 for two: $890 for flights, $479 for two nights at the Horseshoe and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per day.
Which hotel should we pick?
The Horseshoe is the value pick at $479 for the stay, rated 7.9. Fontainebleau is rated 8.9 at $1,112. OYO is the cheapest at $295 but rated 5.6, with no free cancellation.
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