Flying from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) setting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 52 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport.
The timezone in Salt Lake City is UTC-6, which is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the most popular route. There are 99 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Spirit Airlines at 21:50. Choose the first LAX to SLC departure operated by Delta at 05:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Los Angeles to SLC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get to your destination in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are available from here.
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport are available from a range of airlines at LAX. Fly with any of these:
LAX is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
Multiple airlines have direct flights from Los Angeles to SLC leaving from VNY. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat with one of these carriers and you'll get there before you know it:
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour and 41 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Los Angeles to SLC? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SLC instead:
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Salt Lake City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 2 hours and 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
52 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport. Return flights start from 68 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Los Angeles to SLC, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if the price has dropped. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time looking for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to SLC every day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Salt Lake City in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to SLC in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Salt Lake City
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Salt Lake City:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Salt Lake City is to visit its top sights. Essential stops include Temple Square, Utah State Capitol and Red Butte Garden.
Complete your Salt Lake City trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Salt Lake City. Browse the deals and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.