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Las Vegas Airport (LAS) has two terminals, three lounges accessible with Canadian cards, and one persistent myth worth clearing up first: contrary to popular belief, the Las Vegas Monorail does not reach the airport. This guide covers the terminal, the lounges, parking, American customs and the credit cards worth carrying for a departure or arrival in Las Vegas.
To compare the best travel credit cards before you leave, see our dedicated page.
Las Vegas Airport is officially named Harry Reid International Airport, after the former Nevada senator. It served nearly 55 million passengers in 2025, making it one of the busiest airports in the United States.
LAS runs on two distinct terminals, linked by an automated tram.
Three automated trams connect the terminals: one from Terminal 1 to the C gates, one from Terminal 1 to the D gates, and one from Terminal 3 to the D gates. The airport has 5 TSA security checkpoints, 3 in Terminal 1 and 2 in Terminal 3.
Most Strip hotels sit 10 to 15 minutes from the airport. Here are the options for getting there.
Route 108 (Paradise) and the Red Line (formerly Route 109, Maryland Parkway) serve Terminal 1, Level Zero. Terminal 3 riders need to take the inter-terminal shuttle to Terminal 1 first. Expect about US$2 per ride, a fare worth confirming on site since an increase was under review in summer 2026.
All rental agencies operate from the consolidated Rent-A-Car Center, about 1.5 km from the terminals, served by a free 24-hour shuttle. Pay with a credit card that includes collision coverage to skip the counter’s insurance.
Parking rates are identical at both terminals.
The Cell Phone Lot is free for waiting to pick up a passenger, no time limit but vehicles must remain attended at all times. A 15-minute grace period applies when exiting all parking lots.
LAS has three distinct lounges, all located in Terminal 3.
The American Express Platinum Card (personal or business) grants access, but its Aeroplan version does not. The primary cardholder can normally enter with up to two guests.
This detail works in favour of Aeroplan 50K-and-above holders: unlike United’s own elite members, they can access the lounge even on a simple domestic Star Alliance flight.
The Club LAS is the only one of the three lounges accessible through a Priority Pass or DragonPass membership, two networks included with several Canadian cards.
A valid passport is required to enter the United States. Canadian citizens do not need an ESTA, which is reserved for travellers under the visa waiver program. On arrival in the United States (if your flight lands there directly), you clear American customs (CBP).
NEXUS members are automatically enrolled in Global Entry, which speeds up US customs processing through self-service kiosks. On your way home, you clear customs on arrival in Canada, as with any flight from the United States: LAS does not offer Canadian preclearance.
The right card depends on which lounge you are aiming for, and on the fact that your spending will be in US dollars.
Since your spending in Las Vegas will be in US dollars, a card with no foreign transaction fee saves you the 2.5% normally charged on currency transactions.
Air Canada and WestJet serve Las Vegas from several Canadian cities, with direct flights from Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver depending on the season.
As in several American airports, LAS has slot machines in the waiting areas, a curiosity for Canadian travellers. The dining options cover the usual chains as well as a few local names, spread across both terminals. Wi-Fi is free throughout the airport.
Las Vegas Airport is easy to navigate once you know the split between Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 3 (home to Air Canada, WestJet and all three lounges). The main trap is the monorail myth: plan your ground transportation ahead of time so you are not caught off guard after clearing customs.
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