Las Vegas from Milwaukee, Oct 16–18: round trip from $1,083
A round trip from Milwaukee to Las Vegas is $986 per person ($1,971 for two) on AS for Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 2 nights, with 1 stop rather than nonstop. The forecast is clear with highs of 79–81°F, and the best-value hotel, Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection, is $486 for the stay.
The flight
$1,083 per person, round trip
$2,166 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · nonstop · 3h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:45 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:35 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $1,083 | nonstop | 3h 50m |
| Alaska | $1,151 | 1 stop | 12h 34m |
| Southwest | $1,083 | nonstop | 3h 50m |
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,166 |
| Excalibur, 2 nights | $451 |
| Trip total for two | $2,617 |
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Why go now
$986 per person round trip, all-in, is $261 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 21% gap across 12 offers we checked, which ran from $986 to $1,247. For two, the flights come to $1,971. Add $486 for 2 nights at Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection and $130 per person a day for spending, and our estimate for two lands at $2,978. Mid-October timing works in your favor: the forecast shows clear skies, highs of 79–81°F and rain chances of 6% or less, warm enough for a pool and easy for walking the Strip at night. It also comes before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend in November. Good for a quick Friday-to-Sunday of shows, dinners and one desert drive. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-nightlife long weekend: shows, big dinners, casino floors and a desert drive if you want some open air. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like a fast pace in the evening and a slow pool morning. With 2 nights and a late Friday arrival, Saturday is your one full day, so keep the plan loose and pick one or two highlights.
Weather in Las Vegas, Oct 16–18
Highs 79–82°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 79 °F | 69 °F | 4% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 80 °F | 69 °F | 6% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 82 °F | 73 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Las Vegas
We priced three hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, all room only with free cancellation. Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection is the best-value pick: $486 for the 2 nights ($243 a night), 4 stars, 7.8 from 9,789 reviews. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the top rated at 8.1 from 13,172 reviews, $553 for the stay ($277 a night), worth the extra if reviews matter most to you. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park is the budget option at $254 ($127 a night), 3 stars and 6.8 from 16,245 reviews, fine if the room is just for sleeping. If you'd rather choose by neighborhood, Center Strip puts Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan in the thick of it, while Downtown / Fremont Street has vintage casinos and cheaper rooms.
Excalibur
$451 for 2 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsPlanet Hollywood Resort & Casino
$565 for 2 nights, two guests · $283 a night
See roomsCircus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
$254 for 2 nights, two guests · $127 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 after a late Friday arrival.
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production on Saturday night.
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on Saturday morning, before the 79°F afternoon high.
- Walk the Fremont Street Experience downtown for the canopy light show and vintage casinos.
- Day-trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire if you'd trade the pool for desert.
- Book a pool cabana at a dayclub; the forecast is clear all three days.
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Milwaukee | Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 3h 50m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,521 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,166 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Excalibur) | $451 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $3,137 |
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: Milwaukee to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,083 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $926 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,052 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip and you pay in US dollars.
- Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Milwaukee; the AS outbound leaves MKE at 3:53 PM and lands at LAS at 10:59 PM local time.
- The return leaves Sunday, Oct 18 at 11:55 AM and lands at 5:23 PM. The AS fare has 1 stop, with 12h 34m of total travel time across both legs.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation; prices are all-in as found and can change.
- The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend is in November, so this trip comes before it.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$986 per person round trip, or $1,971 for two, all-in on AS with 1 stop. Across the 12 offers we checked for these dates, fares ran from $986 to $1,247.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. We also found Southwest nonstop at $1,003 per person ($2,006 for two), leaving Friday at 5:45 AM and landing at 7:35 AM. You pay a little more and get most of Friday in Las Vegas.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 79–81°F and lows of 70–72°F. Rain chances are 6% on Friday and Saturday and 0% on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
With the AS fare landing at 10:59 PM Friday and the return leaving at 11:55 AM Sunday, you get one full day on Saturday. That's plenty for the Strip and a show, though tight for both Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our estimate is $2,978 for two, covering the flights, $486 for 2 nights at Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar, and Las Vegas runs 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
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