Las Vegas from Houston, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,021 for two, all in
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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 41m in all.
Worth it if you want late nights and a crowd; skip it if you want to sleep.
A round trip from Houston to Las Vegas costs $470 per person ($940 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend on Frontier with one stop. The forecast is clear, with highs of 80–81°F. The best-value hotel comes to $415 for the stay.
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 41m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:31 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 2:12 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £354 | 1 stop | 5h 41m |
| Frontier | £421 | nonstop | 3h 17m |
| Frontier | £443 | 1 stop | 10h 43m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:51 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
It's $470 per person round trip, or $940 for two, on Frontier with one stop, leaving Friday, Oct 16. That's right at the typical price for this route. The median of our 12 earlier checks is also $470, so this is a fair fare, not a markdown. Heads-up: we saw it as low as $338 on Oct 13, so prices on this route move around. Add the best-value room at $415 for two nights and $520 for spending, and the weekend comes to $1,875 for two. The forecast shows clear skies, highs of 80–81°F, lows of 69–72°F and a 0% to 6% chance of rain. Mid-October also comes before the November Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. It's a good fit for a quick weekend of shows, dinners and a desert drive.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-nightlife weekend with a bit of desert on the side. Expect big resorts, restaurants run by celebrity chefs, residency shows and pool parties, plus Red Rock Canyon just outside town. It suits couples and groups of friends who like a full schedule and late nights. The pace is quick: two nights, packed evenings, and maybe one morning out in the desert.
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
We found three options on the Strip for the 2-night stay. All three are room only, and all three have free cancellation. Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection is the best value at $415 for the stay ($208 a night), with a 7.8 review score from 9,792 reviews. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is the top-rated pick at $914 ($457 a night), with a review score of 9 and a remodeled luxury king suite. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park is the budget option at $224 ($112 a night), with a 6.8 review score from 16,239 reviews. Center Strip, home to Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan, puts you in the thick of things. North Strip has Resorts World and Fontainebleau at calmer prices.
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 roomsCircus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
£169 for 2 nights, two guests · £84 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
- Watch the Bellagio fountains after dark, when the Center Strip is at its liveliest
- See a show at the Sphere or catch a Cirque du Soleil production
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on a clear morning
- 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 while highs sit around 80°F
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 Houston | George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 5h 41m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,227 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: Houston to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £354 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £255 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £354 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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).
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Houston, and it's 1,227 miles from IAH to Harry Reid International (LAS).
- The $470 flight takes 5h 41m with one stop. A Frontier nonstop was $559 per person, leaving at 5:05 AM.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- Prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $470 per person round trip, or $940 for two, on Frontier with one stop. It leaves Houston (IAH) at 10:31 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands in Las Vegas at 2:12 PM local time. Prices include taxes and fees but can change.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found a Frontier nonstop for $559 per person ($1,118 for two). It leaves at 5:05 AM and lands at 6:22 AM, a 3h 17m flight. The $470 fare has one stop and takes 5h 41m.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows clear skies all three days, with highs of 80–81°F and lows of 69–72°F. The chance of rain is between 0% and 6%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar. Just remember Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Houston.
Is 2 nights enough?
It works for a long weekend. You get two evenings for shows and the Bellagio fountains, plus time for the Red Rock Canyon loop or Fremont Street. For two people, the budget comes to $1,875: $940 for flights, $415 for the hotel and $520 for spending.
What does the cheapest stay cost?
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park is $224 for the 2 nights, or $112 a night, with a 6.8 review score. For $415, the best-value pick, Treasure Island, has a 7.8 score. Both are room only with free cancellation.
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