A fair question.
Basically, it is illegal to pilot an aircraft for compensation or hire, even a private arrangement, unless the pilot has a current COMMERCIAL license.
Which is a step above simply having a private pilot's license, in terms of training, examinations, currency, medical exams, etc.. (But less advanced than an ATP (Air Transport Pilot) ticket - which is what you need for scheduled airline flying.)
Additionally, any aircraft flown for hire must meet stricter requirements for maintenance and inspections than someone's personal aircraft.
FAA rules generally allow things like sharing fuel costs. But no actual "profit" or compensation for time, without a certified pilot and aircraft.
But if you can find someone with a CF license (any flight instructor (CFI) will have one - can't be paid for teaching without it) and a certified plane (any flight school/rental planes will qualify), you may be able to work something out.
Fees? Depends on whether you want two flights out and return, or the pilot to hang around in Vegas waiting for you. And the plane involved (fuel burn, power, etc.)
But likely $180-200 per flight hour at a minimum, at flight school rates, and $?? per hour if the pilot has to sit around waiting. (Someone can correct me if needed - been a while since I had to rent). But an individual with the appropriate licenses, but no "school overhead" to cover, might be able to do a little better.
Last edited by pattern_is_full; 28th Mar 2015 at 05:35.