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Air France Launches Seasonal Paris-Las Vegas Flights
New nonstop service brings thousands of seats and millions in economic impact to Las Vegas
Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:04pm
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The arrival of Air France's inaugural Paris-Las Vegas flight marks a new era of global connectivity for the city, driving tourism and economic growth.Las Vegas TodayAir France has launched its inaugural 10.5-hour nonstop flight from Paris to Las Vegas, the first of two new international routes on major flag-carrier airlines coming to Harry Reid International Airport. The seasonal service will run through October, operating three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Why it matters
The new Air France Paris-Las Vegas flights are expected to bring nearly 27,000 seats per season and generate an estimated $34.7 million in direct economic impact and $57.5 million in overall impact annually for the Las Vegas region. This is the first of two major international routes announced, with Qantas also launching nonstop Sydney-Las Vegas flights later this year.
The details
Passengers from Paris arrived at Harry Reid International Airport's Terminal 3 on Wednesday on Air France's inaugural flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport. The airline is using twin-engine Airbus A350-900 jets capable of carrying 440 passengers on the route. The flights will operate through October, with the jets turning around for the return journey to Paris the same day.
- The inaugural Air France Paris-Las Vegas flight arrived on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- The seasonal Air France service will run through October 24, 2026.
- Flights will operate three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
The players
Air France
The national flag carrier airline of France, operating passenger and cargo transport services worldwide.
Harry Reid International Airport
The primary commercial airport serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area, formerly known as McCarran International Airport.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
The official tourism authority and destination marketing organization for the Las Vegas area.
What they’re saying
“Air France's seasonal service between Paris and Las Vegas will bring 26,892 seats to Las Vegas per season, and will generate an estimated $34.7 million in direct economic impact and $57.5 million in overall impact per year.”
— Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
What’s next
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will continue to monitor the performance of the new Air France Paris-Las Vegas route, as well as the upcoming Qantas Sydney-Las Vegas flights, to assess the long-term viability and economic impact of these new international air services.
The takeaway
The launch of nonstop flights between Paris and Las Vegas, as well as the upcoming Sydney-Las Vegas route, represents a significant expansion of international air connectivity to the Las Vegas region. These new flights are expected to drive substantial tourism and economic activity, further cementing Las Vegas' status as a global destination.
