Cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Salt Lake City International from $119
Updated 2026-08-08
989 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 23m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Salt Lake City International (SLC). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is Delta Air Lines' second-largest hub and the principal upper-Midwest gateway. Two terminals — Lindbergh (T1) and Humphrey (T2) — connect via shuttle, with METRO Blue Line light rail running from T1 directly to downtown Minneapolis in 25 minutes and to the Mall of America in 13 minutes for $2.50. Sun Country Airlines has its main base here. International long-haul reaches Amsterdam, Paris, Reykjavík and Dublin daily.
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 MSP to SLC?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 23m | Economy |
| Sun Country Airlines | SY | 2h 23m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 23m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 23m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 23m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 23m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Minneapolis to Salt Lake City FAQs
Direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) take approximately 2h 23m for the 989-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.
6 carriers operate direct service from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Salt Lake City International (SLC): Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines 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.