Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Booking a package that includes both flights and hotel rooms is often the most cost-effective option. The Internet has made it easier than ever to find the best deals. Airlines, hotels, travel agents and third-party Web sites such as Travelocity and Expedia offer Las Vegas hotel and flight deals.
Almost every airline sells Las Vegas hotel and airfare packages. Some airlines have partnerships with preferred hotels that can result in a better deal. This may be the best option for frequent fliers who prefer to stick with their favorite airline in order to earn frequent-flier miles. Go to your preferred airline's Web site and select the option that allows you to search for flight and hotel packages.
Las Vegas hotel-casinos are constantly looking for ways to attract gamblers, and most of them -- particularly those owned by major companies such as MGM Mirage, Wynn Resorts and Harrah's -- offer flight and hotel deals through their Web sites or toll-free reservation numbers. To find the best deal, check with three or four major hotel chains. If your travel dates are flexible, sign up for the hotel's e-mail marketing list to receive offers of special deals. Last-minute flight and hotel deals are often the cheapest possible way to visit Las Vegas. If you are a frequent gambler, sign up for the loyalty program at every casino you visit; casinos sometimes offer special flight and hotel deals (or even free trips) to their best customers.
Travel websites such as Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz offer countless Las Vegas hotel and flight deals. Prices vary depending on travel days and the time of year. If you have specific travel dates in mind, start your search several months in advance and keep an eye on prices, which can fluctuate wildly.
Travel agents and tourism organizations offer flight and hotel deals to Las Vegas. These are sometimes, but not always, better than the deals offered by hotels, airlines and third-party sites. Call your local travel agent and ask about deals. Travel agents may sometimes have access to deals that are not available to the public.
The price you pay for your Las Vegas hotel and flight deal will depend greatly on the time of year and days of the week you plan to travel. Hotel rooms are cheapest from Sunday to Thursday; hotels in Las Vegas generally charge significantly higher rates on Friday and Saturday nights, and flights are usually more expensive on and around weekends. For the best deal, travel midweek. You will also find better Las Vegas deals during the off season; trips to Las Vegas generally cost more during spring break (late March), from May to September, over the winter holidays (the last two weeks of December) and on holiday weekends. Chinese New Year (late January or early February) is an increasingly expensive time to visit Las Vegas. For the best deals, avoid Las Vegas' biggest conventions, such as the Consumer Electronics Show (early January), when most hotels are booked up by convention attendees and room rates and airfares are highest.
