Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): What you need to know
Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is four hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rio de Janeiro to SLC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like January or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to SLC leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rio de Janeiro to SLC flight? Check in to a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Consider booking a hotel close to SLC if you're catching a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport flight.
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
Central Salt Lake City is around 11 kilometres from Salt Lake City International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport is 417 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 859 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to SLC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to SLC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Salt Lake City. March is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to SLC plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Salt Lake City to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Salt Lake City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Salt Lake City right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Salt Lake City International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Salt Lake City when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Salt Lake Utah Temple followed by Temple Square and Salt Lake City Tabernacle.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Salt Lake City, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres north to Pocatello to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bannock County Historical Museum to Pocatello Zoo and Satterfield Bike Trails, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Logan is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 105 kilometres north of Salt Lake City. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Anthropology, Bridger Bike Park and White Pine Lake.