Flight Check

Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at LAS?

Harry Reid International — Las Vegas

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High Risk — 53% miss rate

Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at LAS means roughly a 53% chance of missing your flight.

53%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
64m
Avg Delay

Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at LAS

A 30-minute connection at LAS is very risky. There's roughly a 53% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 118 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.

·Airport reliability: LAS has a 78% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: LAS requires at least 45 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at LAS, the average delay is 64 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at LAS

45m
Domestic
90m
International

Your 30-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.

Terminal Transfers at LAS

How to transfer: Walking between terminals; some areas connected airside, tram within Terminal 3
Transfer time: 5-15 minutes depending on gate locations
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — Terminals 1 and 3 share the D gates area and are connected airside. No re-screening needed for connections.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 118+ minute layovers at LAS
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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