9 days in Las Vegas, Los Angeles & New York City Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

Las Vegas is known for nightlife, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, enjoy breathtaking views from High Roller, take a tour by water with Gondola Rides at the Venetian, and try to win big at Casino At The Venetian.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas holiday planner.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Las Vegas is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne in October, you will find days in Las Vegas are much warmer (32°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (18°C). On the 17th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): browse the different shops at Two Rodeo Drive.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Los Angeles trip tool.

You can fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Los Angeles can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and contemplate the long history of 9/11 Memorial.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the New York City holiday maker app.

Getting from Los Angeles to New York City by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Los Angeles in October: high temperatures in New York City hover around 24°C and lows are around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.