Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 676	$ 639	$ 2,292	$ 1,218
Currency translation adjustment, before tax	(91)	9	(63)	65
Currency translation adjustment, after tax	(91)	9	(63)	65
Total comprehensive income	585	648	2,229	1,283
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(120)	(87)	(275)	(183)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.	$ 465	$ 561	$ 1,954	$ 1,100