Las Vegas from Des Moines, Oct 30–Nov 1: $915 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Allegiant, 3h 14m, $144 below the typical fare per person
- Harrah's scores 7.9 from 10,371 reviews, with free cancellation
- Highs of 73–76°F, good weather for the Red Rock Canyon loop
The catch: The outbound lands at 11:14 PM Friday, and a checked bag costs about $200 for two, which isn't in the $915 total.
Worth it if you want a packed weekend of shows, food and one desert drive; skip it if you want a slow, quiet getaway.
Worth it for the two of you, because the whole trip comes to $915 for two, all in. That's the nonstop Allegiant flights at $658, plus 2 nights at Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination at $230 and its $27 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 30 and come home Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on a 3h 14m nonstop from Des Moines.
The total, before you go
$915 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $658 |
| Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $230 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $27 |
| The total, before you go | $915 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$144 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 for two round trip); 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
$329 per person, round trip
$658 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · nonstop · 3h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $329 | nonstop | 3h 14m |
| Allegiant | $454 | 1 stop | 24h 22m |
| Allegiant | $489 | 1 stop | 8h 47m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 4:56 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $329 per person. That's $144 below the typical fare on this route, which is $473 per person, the middle of 12 earlier checks, so 30% under. It's also the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. The fares we saw ran from $329 to $547 per person. Late October suits Las Vegas too, with typical highs of 73–76°F and lows near 53°F. That's mild enough to walk the Strip in the afternoon and drive the Red Rock Canyon loop without summer heat. At $915 for two, all in with the hotel, the whole trip costs less than two flights at the typical fare. You get a long weekend of shows, big dinners and a desert morning. Prices were all-in when we found them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city getaway with a desert edge: residency shows, celebrity-chef restaurants, casinos and the neon Strip, with Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam just outside town. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like a fast pace and late nights. You land Friday night, so Saturday is your full day and Sunday is for one more meal before the flight home.
Weather in Las Vegas, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 73–76°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 73 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 75 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 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. Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination is the best value and the one in our total: $230 for 2 nights ($115 a night). It scores 7.9 from 10,371 reviews, has free cancellation, and its $27 in property fees is already counted. The LINQ Hotel & Casino, A Caesars Destination costs $247 for the stay ($124 a night) and scores 7.7 from 14,539 reviews. It also has free cancellation, with $29 in property fees on top. Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas is the top-rated pick at 8.5 from 190 reviews. It's $804 for the stay ($402 a night), plus $95 in property fees, and has no free cancellation. If you want to be in the thick of it near Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan, Center Strip is the area. Downtown / Fremont Street has vintage casinos and cheaper rooms.
Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination
$230 for 2 nights, two guests · $115 a night
See roomsWaldorf Astoria Las Vegas
$804 for 2 nights, two guests · $402 a night
See roomsThe LINQ Hotel & Casino, A Caesars Destination
$247 for 2 nights, two guests · $124 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 after dinner on the Strip
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production on Saturday
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on Saturday morning while it's mild
- 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 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 | $658 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination) | $230 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,408 |
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 | $329 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $329 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $473 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Las Vegas.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Des Moines, so the 10:00 PM departure lands at 11:14 PM local time.
- The flight covers 1,216 miles from Des Moines International (DSM) to Harry Reid International (LAS).
- The return flight times weren't in the fare we found, so check them before you book.
- All three hotel rates are room only, with no meals included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The fare is $329 per person, 30% under the typical $473 on this route. The flight is a 3h 14m nonstop, and the hotel scores 7.9 with free cancellation. The weather looks mild, with highs of 73–76°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $915 for two, all in. That covers $658 in flights plus $230 for 2 nights at Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination and its $27 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $200 for two, and spending money aren't included. We budget about $520 for two days of spending.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 73–76°F, with lows near 53°F this time of year. The normals show overcast skies for all three days, which is comfortable for walking the Strip and driving Red Rock Canyon.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend. You land at 11:14 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day for a show, the fountains or Red Rock Canyon. Sunday, Nov 1 is the travel day home.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Des Moines, and Las Vegas uses US dollars.
Which hotel should we pick?
Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination is $230 for the stay with free cancellation, and it's the one in our total. Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas scores higher at 8.5, but it's $804 with no free cancellation.
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