Las Vegas from Portland, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £741 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop Frontier flight, 2h 14m, landing 2:45 PM Friday
- $359 per person, $83 below the typical fare on this route
- Harrah's on the Strip: 7.9 from 10,363 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Frontier's fare doesn't include a checked bag, which runs about $240 for two and isn't in the $982 total.
Worth it if you pack light and want a quick Strip weekend of shows and dinners; skip it if you need checked bags or quiet.
Worth it for the two of you: a Friday-to-Sunday weekend in Las Vegas for $982 for two. That covers the flights at $718, 2 nights at Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination at $236 and its $28 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You fly Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 on a Frontier nonstop from Portland.
The total, before you go
£741 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £542 |
| Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £178 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £21 |
| The total, before you go | £741 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£63 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£271 per person, return
£542 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 12:31 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 2:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £271 | nonstop | 2h 14m |
| Alaska | £335 | nonstop | 4h 50m |
| Alaska | £335 | nonstop | 4h 58m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 01:20 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $359 per person, the Frontier nonstop comes in $83 below the typical fare on this route, so it carries an 18% below typical badge. Across the 12 offers we saw for these dates, fares ran from $359 to $498, and this one sits at the bottom of that range. It was the only nonstop at that price. The flight is 2h 14m. It leaves Portland at 12:31 PM on Friday, Oct 30, and lands at 2:45 PM with no time change, so you still have the whole first evening. Typical highs for these dates run 73–76°F with lows near 53°F, which means comfortable days for walking the Strip and a light layer after dark. It suits a two-night city break built around a show, a big dinner and the fountains. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-nightlife long weekend: mega-resorts, celebrity-chef restaurants, residency shows and late nights on one neon strip, with desert scenery a short drive out. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want a fast pace and plenty to choose from. With 2 nights, you'll get one full day and two evenings, so plan one show and one outing and leave the rest loose.
Weather in Las Vegas, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 73–76°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 73 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 1 Nov | 76 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Las Vegas
All three are on the Las Vegas Strip, room only, with free cancellation. Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination is our best-value pick: $236 for the 2 nights ($118 a night), rated 7.9 from 10,363 reviews, and its $28 resort fee is already in the $982 total. Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination is the other budget option at $258 for the stay ($129 a night), also 7.9 from 8,079 reviews, plus $30 in fees at the property. Jet Luxury Elite at The Signature is the top rated of the three at 8.6 from 1,273 reviews: a Deluxe Studio Elite Penthouse for $552 ($276 a night), plus $65 at the property. Center Strip puts Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan close by, and Downtown / Fremont Street has vintage casinos and the canopy light show.
Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination
£178 for 2 nights, two guests · £89 a night
See roomsJet Luxury Elite at The Signature
£417 for 2 nights, two guests · £208 a night
See roomsHorseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
£195 for 2 nights, two guests · £97 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 at night, an easy first-evening plan after the 2:45 PM landing
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production on Saturday night
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on a 75°F Saturday
- Walk the Fremont Street Experience downtown under the canopy light show
- Day-trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire if you'd rather skip the casinos
- Book a pool cabana at a dayclub for a slow Sunday morning
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 2h 14m nonstop |
| Distance | 758 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £542 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination) | £178 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,113 |
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: Portland to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £271 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £171 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £334 |
| Price checks | 24 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and Las Vegas is on the same time as Portland.
- You fly from Portland International (PDX) to Harry Reid International (LAS), a 758-mile, 2h 14m nonstop.
- The Frontier fare doesn't include a checked bag; budget about $240 for two if you check one each.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so meals aren't included.
- Weather figures are typical normals for these dates, not a forecast: overcast, highs 73–76°F.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a quick weekend. The Frontier nonstop is $359 per person, $83 below the typical fare on this route, the flight is 2h 14m, and Harrah's is rated 7.9 from 10,363 reviews with free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $982 for two, all in: $718 for the flights, $236 for 2 nights at Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination, and its $28 resort fee. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from PDX to LAS, you'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Portland.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates run 73–76°F, with lows near 53°F and overcast skies. These are seasonal normals, not a live forecast.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 2:45 PM Friday, Oct 30, which leaves two evenings and one full day for a show, the fountains and maybe the Red Rock Canyon loop before flying home on Sunday, Nov 1.
Which hotel should we pick?
Harrah's at $236 for the stay is the best value. Horseshoe costs $258, plus $30 at the property. If you'd rather have the higher rating, Jet Luxury Elite at The Signature scores 8.6 and costs $552, plus $65 at the property.
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