Las Vegas from Madison, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,115 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- $429 per person, $260 below the typical fare on this route
- Harrah's: $230 for 2 nights, rated 7.9 by 10,364 reviewers, free cancellation
- Highs of 73–76°F for the Strip at night and Red Rock Canyon
The catch: The United flight has one stop and takes 6 hours out, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a two-night Strip weekend of shows, food and a little desert; skip it if only a nonstop will do.
Worth it for the two of you: the trip comes to $1,115 for two, all in. That's the United flights at $858 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 United flight with one stop that takes 6 hours on the way out.
The total, before you go
$1,115 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $858 |
| 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 | $1,115 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$260 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$429 per person, round trip
$858 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 6h
Out Fri, Oct 30, 2:38 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 6:38 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $429 | 1 stop | 6h |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $429 | 1 stop | 6h 30m |
| United | $429 | 1 stop | 6h 53m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 7:34 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Tweak this trip
Why now
The fare is why this one's worth a look this week. It's $429 per person, $260 below the typical fare on this route, a 38% gap, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $429 to $449. The $1,115 for two covers the flights, 2 nights at Harrah's and its $27 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. Late October is mild in the desert, with typical highs of 73–76°F and lows near 53°F, so walking the Strip after dark and driving out to Red Rock Canyon both work. Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Madison, so the 2:38 PM Friday departure lands at 6:38 PM local time, in time for dinner and the Bellagio fountains.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-nightlife weekend with a desert edge: big resort casinos, celebrity-chef dinners, a residency show or a Cirque production, and Red Rock Canyon just outside town. It suits a couple or two friends who want two full days without much planning. You set the pace, from an afternoon in a pool cabana to a late night under the Fremont Street canopy.
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 hotels are on the Las Vegas Strip and are priced for 2 nights for two. Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $230 for the stay ($115 a night), rated 7.9 by 10,364 reviewers, with free cancellation and a $27 resort fee. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the top rated at 8.1 from 13,193 reviews: $383 for the stay ($192 a night), with free cancellation and a $45 resort fee. Luxor is the budget-tier option at $246 ($123 a night), rated 7.4 by 22,433 reviewers. It comes with a Pyramid Premier Two Queen room and a $29 resort fee, but no free cancellation. Center Strip puts you near Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan, while Downtown / Fremont Street has vintage casinos and the canopy light show.
Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination
$230 for 2 nights, two guests · $115 a night
See roomsPlanet Hollywood Resort & Casino
$383 for 2 nights, two guests · $192 a night
See roomsLuxor
$246 for 2 nights, two guests · $123 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Las Vegas for these dates
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
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 on Friday after you land
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on Saturday, with highs near 75°F
- 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 for a slower afternoon
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Getting there and around
| Airports in Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 6h (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,447 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $858 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination) | $230 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,608 |
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 | $429 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $429 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $689 |
| 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, you pay in US dollars, and Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Madison.
- You fly from Dane County Regional (MSN) to Harry Reid International (LAS), 1,447 miles, with one stop and 6 hours on the 2:38 PM United.
- The total covers the fare and a room only. Checked bags, about $160 for two, aren't included.
- Our budget sketch adds $520 in spending money, $130 a day per person, for $1,608 in all.
- Heads-up: November is when the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend happens, so check the race dates against your stay.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a long weekend. The fare is $429 per person, $260 below the typical fare on this route. The best-value hotel has free cancellation, and the weather normals show highs of 73–76°F. The trade-off is one stop and 6 hours of travel on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,115 for two, all in: $858 for the United flights, $230 for 2 nights at Harrah's Las Vegas, A Caesars Destination and its $27 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't in it. Prices are as we found them and can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Madison to Las Vegas, you pay in US dollars, and the only adjustment is the clock: Las Vegas is 2 hours behind.
What is the weather like?
These are seasonal normals, not a forecast: typical highs of 73–76°F and lows of 52–54°F, with overcast skies listed for all three days. Bring a light layer for the evenings.
Are there other flight times at the same price?
Yes, at $429 per person. A 5:00 AM departure arrives at 9:30 AM, and a 6:25 AM departure arrives at 11:18 AM. Both have one stop. The 2:38 PM flight is the shortest at 6 hours.
Is 2 nights enough?
For the Strip, yes. Leave Friday, Oct 30, see the Bellagio fountains that night, and spend Saturday on a show and Red Rock Canyon before flying home Sunday, Nov 1. A Hoover Dam day trip would take most of a day.
Also found for you
The newest finds from Madison.
Just found · from MadisonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New York City
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- $912 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group, rated 8.8 by 7,961 guests
$2,084 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $938 + hotel $1,010 + resort fee $136, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $140
Delta · with a stop · 5h 59m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from MadisonLowest in 30 days
Orlando
Nov 5–10, 2026 · 5 nights
- Breeze nonstop from Madison, 3 hours, leaving 6:00 PM Thursday
- $328 per person, $331 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 78–81°F for Nov 5–10, lows near 64°F
$1,344 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $656 + hotel $688, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
Breeze · nonstop · 3h
The catch: Resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando has no free cancellation, and three of the days lean toward drizzle.
Worth it if you want theme parks and warm days after a short nonstop; skip it if you're after a quiet beach trip.
Tweak this trip
Just found · from MadisonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- $449 per person on Delta, $769 below the typical fare
- Highs of 59–66°F with little rain in the forecast
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, rated 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
$1,182 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $898 + hotel $284, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $140
Delta · with a stop · 4h 3m
The catch: Late October is peak foliage and the busiest weekends of the year, the flight has one stop, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want fall color and trail time for two; skip it if crowds or a 5:51 AM departure put you off.
Tweak this trip
More trips
Next weekend · from Madison22% below typical
Nashville
Oct 16–18, 2026 · 2 nights
- $479 per person, $140 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 63–74°F, with a 1% to 3% chance of rain each day
- La Quinta scores 8.1 from 2,792 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation
$1,452 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $958 + hotel $494, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · with a stop · 3h 40m
The catch: It's one stop and 3h 40m on the 5:00 AM flight, and checked bags run about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want live music, hot chicken and a quick weekend; skip it if a 5:00 AM start or a connection is a dealbreaker.
The weekend after · from MadisonLowest in 30 days
Palm Springs
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare at $538 per person, $194 below the typical fare
- Clear forecast, highs of 80–86°F, rain chance at 1% or less
- L3 Oasis Hotel scores 8 from 2,157 reviews, free cancellation
$1,527 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $1,076 + hotel $451, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American · with a stop · 5h 42m
The catch: It's one stop and 5h 42m out on American, a checked bag is about $160 for two, and any resort fee isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a warm, slow pool weekend in the desert; skip it if a one-stop flight feels too long for 2 nights.
Nine nights away · from MadisonNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
Nov 14–23, 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae scores 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 57–64°F, easy walking weather for temples and Nara
$5,819 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $4,129 + hotel $1,690, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
MX + B6 + NH · with a stop · 64h 49m
The catch: The fare is $2,065 per person against a $1,814 median on earlier checks, and the flight out has three stops and lands two days later.
Worth it if fall leaves in Kyoto are the whole point and the dates are fixed; skip it if you can wait for the fare to come down.
Just found · from MadisonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New York City
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- $912 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group, rated 8.8 by 7,961 guests
$2,084 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $938 + hotel $1,010 + resort fee $136, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $140
Delta · with a stop · 5h 59m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from MadisonLowest in 30 days
Orlando
Nov 5–10, 2026 · 5 nights
- Breeze nonstop from Madison, 3 hours, leaving 6:00 PM Thursday
- $328 per person, $331 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 78–81°F for Nov 5–10, lows near 64°F
$1,344 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $656 + hotel $688, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
Breeze · nonstop · 3h
The catch: Resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando has no free cancellation, and three of the days lean toward drizzle.
Worth it if you want theme parks and warm days after a short nonstop; skip it if you're after a quiet beach trip.
All trips from Madison · Las Vegas from every city · Prices on this route · Trips in October 2026 · Home
Las Vegas in pictures
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. We use AI tools to draft the text of each page from the data on it; code checks every number in the draft against that data and rejects what does not match, and the team reviews pages and fixes or removes what readers report. How we pick · Report a mistake.
Image credits
- Photo: Luana Scorsoni / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: David Vives / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Giorgio Caso / Pexels, Pexels License