Las Vegas to Los Angeles Flights

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Leaving Las Vegas

While Las Vegas has two airports-North Las Vegas and McCarran International-the latter is the only one that handles commercial flights. McCarran is serviced by over 30 airlines, including Delta, American and JetBlue. Potential passengers can hitch a ride on the city bus or take a taxi from downtown for an average of $25.

Parking for Terminal 1 is $36 per day in the short-term lots, $14 per day in the long-term lot and $21 per day for valet service. An additional surface lot is available for Terminal 3 for a charge of $10 per day. Economy parking is available off-site for a daily fee of $8.

Along with an aviation museum and children's play area, the McCarran International Airport offers waiting travelers a variety of dining options. There are snack shops like Mrs. Fields and PretzelMaker, along with traditional sit-down restaurants like Home Turf Sports Bar & Grill, to fill you up before you head out.

Los Angeles Glitz

Las Vegas and Los Angeles are different sides of the same sword. They both know glitz and glamor, but Vegas takes those ideas to the extreme. Los Angeles is more subdued in its quest for excess. The flagrant hotels and Broadway shows of Vegas define Vegas, while L.A. is famous for its fine art and dining.

Arriving in California

Los Angeles has the third-largest airport in the United States. Known commonly as LAX, the city's international airport boasts contracts with nearly 60 commercial airlines. These include United, Qantas and American Airlines. From the airport, travelers can rent a car, take public transportation or hail a taxi. The airport's own FlyAway Bus will take visitors downtown for just $7. Taxis can run up to $42, and tips are expected.

Summer temperatures can soar to 90°F or higher but generally stay in the high 70s to 80s range. This is the most popular season for tourism as beaches and ocean water are at their warmest, but crowds also swell. If there's a particular restaurant you're interested in, it's especially important to make reservations. Spring and fall are the best bet for people who don't enjoy crowds. The nights may be cool enough to require a jacket, but you'll avoid most of the rains that come with the winter season.

Visitors to Los Angeles often feel themselves called to the Pacific Ocean. Stretches of popular beaches are wonderful for all kinds of water recreation. Extend your strolls to the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and see the bohemian mix of shops, street performers and fun-loving beachgoers just hanging out. For family fun, check out Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags or Knot's Berry Farm. Movie lovers have an endless list of local sites to tour in search of trivia on their favorite stars.

Heading Home to Vegas

After a visit to Los Angeles, Vegas can seem like the city's crazy younger cousin. The two cities have plenty in common but just as many stark differences to keep your experiences fresh with each visit. If you find yourself planning a return trip as soon as you set foot on Nevada soil, do yourself a favor and head to Orbitz.com, where you'll find budget flights from Las Vegas to Los Angeles anytime the urge strikes.