17 days in Las Vegas & Houston Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Las Vegas: Boulder City (Winged Figures of the Republic Statues, Hoover Dam, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the stunning scenery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, get to know the fascinating history of The Strip, see Off-Road Tours, and enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas trip builder tool.

Sydney, Australia to Las Vegas is an approximately 20-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Las Vegas, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sydney in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Houston.

Venture out of the city with trips to Brazos Bend State Park (in Needville), Montgomery (Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service - Tours & Jenkins Sunshine Farm) and Moorhead's Blueberry Farm (in Conroe). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston, explore the world behind art at The Menil Collection, engage your brain at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and take a stroll through Chinatown.

For traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Houston road trip planning app.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Houston in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Houston due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Las Vegas in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Houston, with lows of 22°C. You'll set off for home on the 17th (Tue).