Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West
Travel time from Las Vegas
- 3 hoursLas Vegas to Grand Canyon West
Grand Canyon West is three hours from Las Vegas.
Air taxi flights from Las Vegas reach Grand Canyon West Airport. Sightseeing helicopters are based at the same airport.
Helicopter flights run from Las Vegas to the canyon rim at Grand Canyon West.
| Route | Stated detail |
|---|---|
| Air taxi | Flights to Grand Canyon West Airport |
| Helicopter | Flights to the canyon rim at Grand Canyon West |
| Travel time | Three hours |
Operators and extra-cost options
The Hualapai have partnered with dozens of commercial tour operators from the Las Vegas area.
Some helicopter tours, including those offered from Las Vegas, land on the Hualapai Reservation outside the national park boundary.
Extra-cost options at Grand Canyon West include the Skywalk and a helicopter flight down to the canyon bottom beside the Colorado River.
Tours from Las Vegas
Road access from Peach Springs and Diamond Bar Road
- About 2 hoursPeach Springs drive
- 20 miles (32 km)Diamond Bar Road length
Peach Springs, the gateway to Colorado River rafting, is about a 2-hour drive from Grand Canyon West.
Measured as a drive, the distance from Peach Springs, AZ to Grand Canyon West is about 2 hours.
Diamond Bar Road leads southwest from Grand Canyon West to County Highway 25 near Meadview.
The length of Diamond Bar Road between the site and County Highway 25 is 20 miles (32 km).
Entry, lodging and food on site
Entry to the Grand Canyon West area requires a tour package purchase, priced between $29 and $109 per person.
Overnight stays are offered at Hualapai Point inside Grand Canyon West.
Hualapai Point also has cabins, a zipline, food and family activities.
Grand Canyon West has restaurants and other food options on site.
Common questions
How far is Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas?
Grand Canyon West is three hours from Las Vegas.
Are there flights from Las Vegas?
Grand Canyon West Airport offers air taxi flights from Las Vegas, and helicopter flights run from Las Vegas to the canyon rim.
Do helicopter tours from Las Vegas land inside the national park?
Some of them land on the Hualapai Reservation outside the national park boundary.
How much does entry to the area cost?
Entry requires a tour package purchase, priced between $29 and $109 per person, and those figures may be outdated.
Can you stay overnight at Grand Canyon West?
Yes. Guests can spend the night at Hualapai Point, where cabins, a zipline, food and family activities are also listed.