Salt Lake City to Toronto Pearson
1657 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 44m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
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 Toronto
Toronto Pearson is 22 km northwest of downtown Toronto, with the UP Express train reaching Union Station in 25 minutes for CA$12.35. Air Canada is the dominant carrier; US carriers serve YYZ heavily as the largest cross-border destination. Fares from US East Coast and Midwest are competitive year-round; peak demand is around Caribana (early August) and the Toronto International Film Festival (early September).
Who flies SLC to YYZ?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 44m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 44m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 44m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 44m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 44m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly SLC→YYZ
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.
Salt Lake City to Toronto FAQs
Direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) take approximately 3h 44m for the 1657-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ): 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 eTA required for US citizens, but a US passport (or NEXUS card / Enhanced Driver License) is required for air travel. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is the primary international airport for Toronto. 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.