CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 2,016	$ 2,386	$ 3,588
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before tax	(54)	(141)	(99)
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and after tax	(54)	(141)	(99)
Total comprehensive income	1,962	2,245	3,489
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(345)	(421)	(746)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.	$ 1,617	$ 1,824	$ 2,743