Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Orlando International from $249
Updated 2026-07-17
1928 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 17m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Orlando International (MCO). 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 Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International is Delta's principal mountain-region hub, completely rebuilt 2020–2024 with a single new concourse replacing the legacy 1960s terminals. TRAX Green Line light rail runs from the airport directly to downtown Salt Lake City in 25 minutes for $2.50. Delta operates over 90% of the schedule, making SLC essentially a Delta-monopoly hub for many destinations. International long-haul service includes Amsterdam, Paris CDG and seasonal Cancun/Mexico City through Delta and partner KLM.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International is 14 miles south of downtown Orlando and 18 miles east of Walt Disney World. Lynx bus 11 reaches downtown Orlando in 50 minutes; Brightline rail service to Miami, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale launched 2023. Fares peak around school holidays — late June through early August, mid-March, and Christmas/New Year week — and drop sharply in late August through October before the holiday-season rebound.
Who flies SLC to MCO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 17m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 4h 17m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 17m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 17m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 4h 17m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Salt Lake City to Orlando FAQs
Direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Orlando International (MCO) take approximately 4h 17m for the 1928-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Orlando International (MCO): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. 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.
Orlando International (MCO) is the primary international airport for Orlando. 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.