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From Newark (EWR) to Las Vegas (LAS), the route offers some of the busiest transcontinental leisure routes in the United States, connecting the financial capital of the East Coast with the entertainment capital of the West Coast. This route operates several times a day, and both legacy carriers and budget airlines are competing to carry the travelers for their bachelor parties, conferences at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and weekends at the tables. The distance between Newark and Las Vegas is about 2,230 air miles, and the average non-stop flights take 5h 15m to 5h 45m based on winds. It is a journey that, without commercial flights, will require an awful 33-hour drive. Unlike a short-haul route, the leisure hub route has variable prices during weekends, conventions, and holidays.

The dominance of EWR airport as a regional hub gives the upper hand in pricing on this route; however, the low-cost airlines will keep prices reasonable, especially for individual passengers.

Seasonal changes in the fares on this heavily leisure-focused route are somewhat unpredictable because they can be affected by both the weather in New York during winter and events taking place in Las Vegas.
The CES event at the beginning of January makes January the time of year when prices are at their highest point during the first two weeks. The period after the CES event is very affordable for flying.
Moderate fare growth in February and March is associated with the Presidents' Day and March Madness events. It's advisable to book 5-6 weeks in advance to avoid high prices.
This can be considered the most predictable shoulder season. Demand is consistent, not peaking yet, and this is usually the best time to merge good weather with reasonable prices before the summer.
Even if this is the hottest time for the desert, this period is considered peak leisure time for flying, and in July and early August you will pay the highest fares of the warm seasons. However, mid-week flights are still able to save up to $50-80 one-way.
After Labor Day, you should be prepared for falling fares; October is considered to be the best value month of the fall because of moderate evenings in Vegas and reduced convention traffic.
Fares increase right before Thanksgiving week, but November remains quite affordable otherwise. Plan your booking for 5-7 weeks before the holidays.
Be ready for the two-part month: the first half of December is still relatively cheap, but the last two weeks of December before Christmas and New Year’s Eve become the most expensive period for the year due to the enormous number of people in Vegas on NYE night.