Los Angeles International to Salt Lake City International
590 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 35m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Salt Lake City International (SLC). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $80 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $80). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International was completely rebuilt 2020–2024, with a new single concourse replacing the legacy terminals. TRAX Green Line runs from the airport directly to downtown SLC in 25 minutes for $2.50. Fares peak during Sundance (late January) and ski-season weekends (December–March); summer is cheaper for non-ski travellers headed to the National Parks (Zion, Bryce, Arches all within a 4-hour drive).
Who flies LAX to SLC?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 35m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 1h 35m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 1h 35m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→SLC
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Salt Lake City FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) take approximately 1h 35m for the 590-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $34. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Salt Lake City International (SLC): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Salt Lake City International (SLC) is the primary international airport for Salt Lake City. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.