Las Vegas Airport Sees Third-Highest Passenger Total in 2025

Despite a 6% decline, Harry Reid International Airport welcomed nearly 55 million travelers.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:07am

Despite a 6% year-over-year decline, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas closed 2025 with nearly 55 million passengers, marking the third-highest annual total in the airport's history, following two record-setting years. Domestic passenger counts fell 5.9%, while international passenger counts were down 7.4%, reflecting a steep fall off in international travel.

Why it matters

The Las Vegas airport is a critical economic driver for the region, with passenger traffic directly impacting tourism, hospitality, and other industries. While the decline in 2025 is notable, the airport maintaining the third-highest passenger total on record demonstrates its continued strength and importance.

The details

In December 2025, the airport saw 4.37 million passengers, a 10.3% decline from December 2024. International passenger counts were down 22% from the prior year, with 254,997 passengers from foreign flights compared to 326,665 in December 2024. For the full year, the airport maintained direct connectivity to more than 170 markets.

  • In 2025, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas saw nearly 55 million passengers.
  • In 2024, the airport set a record with 58.4 million passengers.
  • In December 2025, the airport saw 4.37 million passengers, a 10.3% decline from December 2024.

The players

Harry Reid International Airport

The main airport serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area, located just south of downtown Las Vegas.

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What’s next

The airport will look to continue expanding its international flight offerings, including the new seasonal nonstop service between Las Vegas and Paris starting in April 2026.

The takeaway

While 2025 saw a decline in passenger traffic, the Las Vegas airport remains a critical economic driver for the region, maintaining the third-highest annual passenger total on record and continuing to expand its global connectivity.