Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Salt Lake City is one hour ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from 99 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Spirit Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LAX to SLC flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
There are plenty of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport to choose from. When organising your Salt Lake City journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of United States:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to SLC flights. A dependable 91.67% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and SLC include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is £32. A round-trip fare right now is £80. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to SLC, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SLC instead:
Grab a Salt Lake City International Airport rental car and explore Salt Lake City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Fox - Rent A Car and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Salt Lake City International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport to central Salt Lake City has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Salt Lake City in April.
The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SLC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Boise is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Salt Lake City. Around 300 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, consider Provo, roughly 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. Museum of Art at Brigham Young University, BYU Museum of Palaeontology and Utah Lake State Park are among its highlights.