Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,108	$ 676	$ 1,852	$ 2,292
Currency translation adjustment	17	(91)	22	(63)
Total comprehensive income	1,125	585	1,874	2,229
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(158)	(120)	(317)	(275)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.	$ 967	$ 465	$ 1,557	$ 1,954