Located 13 miles from downtown Jacksonville, FL, your origin airport, Jacksonville International (JAX) is accessible via transit routes including US-27, US-301, I-95 and I-4. When you book a direct ticket from JAX to Las Vegas McCarran International (LAS), flight times are usually around four and a half hours in duration. Upon arriving at LAS, which is situated five miles from the heart of Las Vegas, NV, you can rent a car nearby or arrange for an airport taxi, bus or shuttle to take you to your hotel. Roadways connecting to the airport include I-215, Russell Road and Paradise Road.

Attractions and tips

Not only can you enjoy casino games at Las Vegas establishments such as the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, the Golden Nugget and Caesar's Palace, you can also swim, dine and watch live shows. While in town, you can also explore the Miracle Mile Shops' contemporary and vintage stores, take a tour of the fascinating Mob Museum and ride on the Big Apple Roller Coaster. The UNLV Performing Arts Center presents various staged productions.

Within two miles of LAS, you will find a number of hotels and motels for your lodging needs. The airport can keep you busy with slot machines, shops, restaurants and an aviation museum. If you travel to Las Vegas in the summer, keep in mind that though temperatures can top 100 degrees the climate is not humid. Winters are often sunny and mild.