Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada, with hundreds of daily non-stop flights out of major centers like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton. Air Canada offers direct flights to Las Vegas from Pearson International in Toronto, Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport. Those wishing to fly to Las Vegas from other Canadian destinations will likely end up connecting through one of these three cities. While most people prefer direct flights, Canadians looking for a deal may consider connecting through a U.S. airport. Air Canada offers flights that connect through hubs like Chicago, Denver and San Francisco before reaching Las Vegas. The trip takes longer, but could save a traveler hundreds of dollars.
WestJet is Canada's other major airline, offering service to dozens of Canadian destinations and a select number of cities in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. WestJet offers flights to Las Vegas from 10 different Canadian cities: Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, Victoria and Vancouver. Trips originating from Victoria, Kelowna, Saskatoon and Regina are only offered at certain times during the year, while the other six flight options are available year-round. The majority of WestJet departures from Canada to Las Vegas are non-stop, though some require a connection through one of the major Canadian hubs.
Both airlines recommend that Canadian passengers traveling to Las Vegas arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to departure. Passengers will need to go through customs before entering the security area, and should expect customs officials to ask about their destination, length of stay and purpose of visit. Travelers to Las Vegas will need to pay duty on items purchased state-side if the value of the goods exceeds the allowable amount, which varies according to length of stay. Flights to Las Vegas are cheaper during the summer months.
