Harry Reid Airport Passenger Numbers Drop 4.2% in March 2026

Spirit Airlines posted a 69% year-over-year decline in flyers, while Canadian carriers WestJet and Air Canada also saw steep drops.

Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas recorded 4.64 million arriving and departing passengers in March 2026, a 4.2% decline from the 4.85 million flyers logged in March 2025, according to new figures from the Clark County Department of Aviation. The dip extends a broader trend: through the first three months of 2026, the airport's passenger total is down 5.14% compared to the same period in 2025.

Spirit Airlines Cutbacks Drive Domestic Decline

Domestic travel at Harry Reid International fell 3.5% in March, with the Clark County Department of Aviation pointing primarily to a drastic cutback in Spirit Airlines flights as the cause. The struggling low-cost carrier reported a 69% year-over-year decline in flyers at the airport.

Despite the overall domestic dip, four of the top five domestic airlines posted flyer increases for the month. Southwest, United, American, and Frontier all recorded gains compared to March 2025. Only Delta reported a year-over-year drop among the top domestic carriers.

Canadian Carriers Pull Down International Numbers

International travel at the airport fell 15% in March, driven largely by continued losses among the two major Canadian airlines serving Las Vegas. WestJet was down nearly 22% for the month, while Air Canada fell 20% compared to March 2025.

The declines among Canadian carriers have been a consistent factor in the airport's overall passenger softness, contributing to the cumulative 5.14% drop recorded through the first quarter of 2026.

What we know

• Harry Reid International Airport recorded 4.64 million arriving and departing passengers in March 2026.
• March 2026 passenger volume represents a 4.2% decline from March 2025, when the airport saw 4.85 million flyers.
• Through the first three months of 2026, the airport's passenger total is down 5.14% compared to the same period in 2025.
• Domestic travel was down 3.5% in March, primarily due to a drastic cutback in Spirit Airlines flights, which saw a 69% year-over-year decline in flyers.
• Among the top five domestic airlines, Southwest, United, American, and Frontier all posted flyer increases in March, while Delta reported a decline.
• International travel was down 15% in March, with WestJet down nearly 22% and Air Canada down 20% year-over-year.

Why it matters

Harry Reid International Airport is one of Las Vegas's most critical economic engines, funneling millions of tourists into the region's hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues each year. A sustained decline in passenger traffic — now running more than 5% below last year's pace through the first quarter — signals potential headwinds for the broader Southern Nevada tourism economy. The combination of a major low-cost carrier pulling back service and softening demand from Canadian visitors represents two distinct pressure points that local officials and the aviation industry will be watching closely.

What’s next

The Clark County Department of Aviation is expected to release monthly passenger figures on a continuing basis, which will indicate whether the declines seen through the first quarter of 2026 persist into the spring and summer travel seasons. The performance of Spirit Airlines and Canadian carriers WestJet and Air Canada at the airport will remain key data points in assessing the trajectory of passenger volumes.

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