Are you planning to have Death Valley National Park as your next national park to visit?
To get the most out of these sights, finding the closest airport to Death Valley National Park is vital to your travel plans.
This guide only looks at the closest airport to Death Valley, California. For a more detailed look at all nearby airports, check out my guide to All the Airports Near Death Valley. One of the others may be more suited for your trip.
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Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
One of the things I love about Death Valley national Park is that nearest airport is a major international hub – making it super convenient. The nearest airport is Harry Reid Las Vegas International Airport.
Because Las Vegas is a major destination, there are plenty of flights with good connections. Most of the major US airline companies fly into this airport. With so many flights available, you can also get cheaper rates and get points for your airline’s frequent flyer program.
Aside from the Death Valley – Vegas route, you can also access and visit other parks like Zion National Park, Page, and Grand Canyon’s North and South Rim from this airport.
You shouldn’t have a problem with car rental options here because the airport has plenty of vehicle rental companies onsite and offsite.
The nearest park entrance is on the east side via the Las Vegas – Death Valley National Park Junction on CA 190. From Death Valley to Las Vegas is approximately 88 miles, so it will only take you around an hour and a half to get from Death Valley National Park to Las Vegas and vice versa.
Location:
Harry Reid International Airport is in Paradise, Nevada. It gives you easy access from Las Vegas, NV to Death Valley National Park East Side entrance (CA 190).
Distance from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park:
East Side:
- Distance Las Vegas – Death Valley National Park Junction on CA 190: 88 miles
- Distance from Las Vegas to Death Valley, California Sign on SR 374 from Beatty, NV: 133 miles
West Side:
- Distance from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park Sign on CA 190 from Olancha, CA: 186 miles
- Distance Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park Welcome Sign on SR 178 (Panamint Valley Rd) from Trona, CA: 172 miles
Travel time Death Valley – Las Vegas:
East Side:
- Travel Time to Junction on CA 190, Death Valley from Las Vegas: 1 hour and 35 minutes
- Travel Time from Las Vegas, Nevada to Death Valley National Park Sign on SR 374 from Beatty, NV: 2 hours and 10 minutes
West Side:
- Travel Time from Las Vegas NV to Death Valley National Park Sign on CA 190 from Olancha, CA: 3 hours and 25 minutes
- Travel Time to Park Welcome Sign on SR 178 (Panamint Valley Rd) from Trona, CA, Death Valley National Park from Las Vegas: 3 hours and 5 minutes
What airlines fly out of Harry Reid International Airport? Which airports connect to there?
Several major airlines both domestic and international fly to and from this airport.
Rental car options:
- Onsite (Rent-A-Car Center): Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Payless, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, National
- Other offsite car rentals are available
Getting from Harry Reid International Airport to Death Valley National Park:
- Car rentals
- Bus Tours
Pros
- Less than two hours’ drive via Death Valley Junction on CA 190
- Plenty of flight and airline options
- Plenty of car rental services are available
- Competitive flight rates
- Visit other destinations like Las Vegas, Zion, Page, and Grand Canyon from this airport
Cons
- None for this particular airport.
Map of Airports Near Death Valley National Park
Travel Insurance for Death Valley National Park
A final thought. When you’re flying to Death Valley National Park, consider getting travel insurance too. Make sure it includes trip cancellation, in case you need to cancel your flight before your travel, so that you can get a refund.
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Have a great trip to Death Valley! I hope this guide has helped you decide what airport to fly to Death Valley National Park.
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About the Author
James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.
He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.
Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for most of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, comprehensive camping and hiking gear reviews and buying guides, and helpful packing lists and gift guides will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.
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