In 2024, the Los Angeles area maintained its position as the top domestic market for air travel to Las Vegas, despite a slight dip in total passenger numbers from 2023, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). Los Angeles, encompassing several airports, accounted for 9% of domestic traffic with 1.8 million passengers. The San Francisco area was the second-busiest domestic market, with 1.4 million passengers, marking a 3.3% increase. Other significant domestic markets included the New York area, Chicago, Dallas, and Seattle, each contributing large numbers of travelers.
Internationally, Canada remained the leading market, providing nearly half of Las Vegas’s inbound international travelers with a 7.8% increase from 2023. Toronto and Vancouver were the top Canadian cities, with Vancouver showing a notable 22.5% increase. Mexico City and London were also key international sources, with London showing an 11.9% increase in traffic. Overall, international passenger traffic rose by 15.5% to 1.9 million passengers, with significant increases from places like Seoul and Monterrey.
Aer Lingus launched nonstop flights from Dublin, adding 5,819 passengers to the mix, while the most significant passenger increase came from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, which soared by 1,233.7%.
Domestically, California led with 4.5 million passengers, representing 22.2% of total U.S. travelers to Las Vegas. Texas, Florida, Washington, and Illinois were also major contributors. Mississippi experienced the largest growth, with a 44.6% increase. However, Delaware remains without direct nonstop flights to Las Vegas. Overall, domestic air traffic saw a modest increase of 0.2% to 20.2 million incoming passengers.
