Las Vegas from San Francisco, 16 – 18 Oct: £586 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 1h 44m nonstop on Frontier, leaving SFO at 10:19 PM Friday
- Clear skies all weekend, highs 80–82°F and rain chances at 5% or less
- Strip hotel with free cancellation, rated 7.8 from 9,793 reviews
The catch: You land at 12:03 AM Saturday, and a checked bag runs about $240 for two, plus any resort fee, none of it in the total.
Worth it if you pack carry-on only and don't mind a midnight arrival; skip it if you want a full Friday night out.
Worth it if you travel light: $777 for two, all in, which is the flights at $442 plus 2 nights at Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection at $335, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 16 and come home Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, nonstop on Frontier in 1h 44m. Checked bags, resort fees and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£586 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £333 |
| Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £253 |
| The total, before you go | £586 |
| 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
£167 per person, return
£333 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 44m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 10:19 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:03 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £167 | nonstop | 1h 44m |
| Frontier | £223 | 1 stop | 16h 1m |
| Frontier | £222 | nonstop | 1h 46m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 21:50 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$221 per person, or $442 for two, is the lowest fare in the 4 checks we've run on this route. The other nonstop we found, at 10:39 AM Friday, was $295 per person. Add 2 nights at the best-value Strip hotel for $335 and the trip comes to $777 for two, taxes and fees included, before checked bags, resort fees and spending money. The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 80–82°F, lows of 70–73°F and rain chances of 5% or less, so a pool afternoon and a long evening walk both work. It's mid-October, ahead of the November Grand Prix weekend. The flight is 1h 44m and there's no time change, so you won't lose any of the weekend to jet lag. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-nightlife long weekend: shows, big dinners, a pool afternoon and the Strip after dark, with the desert at the edge of town. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full schedule and late nights. The pace is quick. You land after midnight Friday, so Saturday carries most of the plan, and Sunday is for a slow breakfast before the flight home.
Weather in Las Vegas, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 80–82°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 82 °F | 70 °F | 5% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 80 °F | 70 °F | 4% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 82 °F | 73 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Las Vegas
Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection is our best-value pick and the one in the $777 total: $335 for 2 nights ($168 a night), rated 7.8 from 9,793 reviews. Las Vegas Marriott is the top-rated option at 8.7 from 142 reviews, at $780 for the stay ($390 a night). It's a step up for the two of you if the score matters more than the price. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park is the budget choice at $254 ($127 a night), rated 6.8 from 16,239 reviews. All three are room only with free cancellation. If you want to be in the thick of it, the Center Strip has Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan. Downtown / Fremont Street has vintage casinos and the canopy light show.
Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection
£253 for 2 nights, two guests · £127 a night
See roomsLas Vegas Marriott
£588 for 2 nights, two guests · £294 a night
See roomsCircus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
£191 for 2 nights, two guests · £96 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 stop on Saturday evening
- See a show at the Sphere or 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
- Day-trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire
- Book a pool cabana at a dayclub while highs sit at 80–82°F
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 1h 44m nonstop |
| Distance | 416 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £333 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection) | £253 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £978 |
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: San Francisco to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £167 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £167 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 there's no time difference from San Francisco.
- The nonstop covers 416 miles in 1h 44m, leaving SFO at 10:19 PM and landing at Harry Reid International (LAS) at 12:03 AM.
- Fares are all-in, taxes and fees included; a checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so meals are on you.
- Resort fees aren't in the $777 total, so check the hotel's site before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can fly with carry-ons and a 12:03 AM landing doesn't bother you. You get a 1h 44m nonstop, a Strip hotel rated 7.8 with free cancellation and a clear forecast with highs of 80–82°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$777, all in: $442 for the flights ($221 per person) plus $335 for 2 nights at Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two), resort fees and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
Clear all three days. Highs run 80–82°F, lows 70–73°F, and the chance of rain is 5% or less, dropping to 0% on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. Since you land at 12:03 AM, Saturday is your full day for a pool, a show and the fountains. Sunday has room for a slow breakfast or a short drive before you fly home.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight, you pay in US dollars and Las Vegas is on the same time as San Francisco.
Is there a daytime flight?
We found a Frontier nonstop at 10:39 AM Friday that lands at 12:25 PM. It was $295 per person, or $590 for two, so the late flight is the better price.
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