Las Vegas from Madison, Oct 23–25: $1,517 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $181 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
- Highs 72–76°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 58m in all.
Worth it if you want late nights and a crowd; skip it if you want to sleep.
Round-trip flights from Madison to Las Vegas are $519 per person ($1,038 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, 2 nights, on Delta operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection with 1 stop. The forecast is clear with highs of 72–76°F, and the best-value hotel, Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination, is $479 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,517 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,038 |
| Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $479 |
| The total, before you go | $1,517 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$181 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Delta, $140 for two round trip); 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
$519 per person, round trip
$1,038 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · 1 stop · 5h 58m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:46 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:44 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $519 | 1 stop | 5h 58m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $530 | 1 stop | 5h 26m |
| United | $530 | 1 stop | 5h 54m |
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $519 per person round trip, or $1,038 for two. That's $181 below the typical fare on this route, which our earlier checks put at $700 per person, a gap of 26%, and the route carries our 25% below typical badge. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $519 to $836, so this one sits at the low end of what we found. The forecast for the weekend shows clear skies, highs of 72–76°F and a 3% chance of rain each day, good weather for walking the Strip at night or driving out to Red Rock Canyon. It also lands ahead of the November Formula 1 weekend. Add the $479 Horseshoe stay and a $520 spending allowance and the weekend comes to $2,037 for two. Prices are all-in as found and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-nightlife long weekend: shows, big resort pools, celebrity-chef dinners and neon after dark, with desert scenery a short drive away. It suits couples or a small group of friends who want a fast-paced getaway with late nights, plus the option of a slower Saturday morning out at Red Rock Canyon. With a late Friday arrival, plan for one full day and an easy Sunday.
Weather in Las Vegas, Oct 23–25
Highs 72–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 75 °F | 61 °F | 3% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 72 °F | 57 °F | 3% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 76 °F | 60 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Las Vegas
All three are on the Las Vegas Strip, and prices are for the 2-night stay. Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination is the best value at $479 ($240 a night), scores 7.9 from 8,089 reviews and has free cancellation. Excalibur is the budget pick at $488 ($244 a night) for a Royal Tower Two Queen Room, scoring 7.7 from 30,755 reviews, but it's non-refundable. No Resort Fee - Strip Views, Pools & Parking is the top rated at 9.2 from 881 reviews, a King Suite for $640 ($320 a night), also without free cancellation. All three are room only. Center Strip puts you near Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan, while South Strip is the Mandalay Bay and Sphere end, handy for shows.
Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
$479 for 2 nights, two guests · $240 a night
See roomsNo Resort Fee - Strip Views, Pools & Parking
$640 for 2 nights, two guests · $320 a night
See roomsExcalibur
$488 for 2 nights, two guests · $244 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 from the Center Strip sidewalk
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on a clear Saturday 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 72–76°F
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 5h 58m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,447 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,038 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination) | $479 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,037 |
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: Madison to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $519 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $499 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $700 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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: it's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Madison; the 7:46 PM departure lands at 11:44 PM local time.
- The Delta flight has 1 stop and takes 5h 58m from Dane County Regional (MSN) to Harry Reid International (LAS).
- Only the Horseshoe rate has free cancellation; Excalibur and the King Suite are non-refundable.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$519 per person round trip, or $1,038 for two, on Delta operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection with 1 stop. United options with 1 stop came in at $530 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Madison to Las Vegas, and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
Clear for the whole weekend: highs of 75°F Friday, 72°F Saturday and 76°F Sunday, lows of 57–61°F, and a 3% chance of rain each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a short getaway, yes. The Delta flight lands at 11:44 PM on Friday, so Saturday, Oct 24 is your full day for the Strip, a show or Red Rock Canyon, with Sunday, Oct 25 for a slower morning.
What does the whole weekend cost?
$2,037 for two: $1,038 in flights, $479 for the Horseshoe stay and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Is there an earlier flight on Friday?
Yes. United Express operated by SkyWest leaves at 5:10 AM and arrives at 8:36 AM for $530 per person, and a United flight leaves at 2:49 PM, arriving at 6:43 PM, for $530 per person.
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