flights.net SLC → LAX
- Distance
- 590 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 590 miles. Delta's Salt Lake City hub funnels Mountain West traffic to Los Angeles against Alaska and Southwest. Salt Lake City to Los Angeles mixes business connections with ski-season and outdoor-leisure demand.
Connecting Salt Lake City, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 590-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 41m. Departures use Salt Lake City International Airport, a 1 terminal airport that is a base for Delta Air Lines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the SLC–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 590 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 41m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines operate nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Embraer E175 between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Spring and fall offer pleasant Salt Lake weather, while winter draws ski-bound travelers. Summer heat builds at the Utah end.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Salt Lake City to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for SLC–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- IAH → LAX Houston to Los Angeles
- PHX → LAX Phoenix to Los Angeles
- LAS → LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- DEN → LAX Denver to Los Angeles
- LAX → SEA Los Angeles to Seattle
- SEA → LAX Seattle to Los Angeles
- ATL → LAX Atlanta to Los Angeles
- EWR → LAX Newark to Los Angeles
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- JFK → LAX New York to Los Angeles
- LAX → JFK Los Angeles to New York
- LAX → LHR Los Angeles to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 590 miles (950 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 41m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
- Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the SLC to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Airbus A319 and Embraer E175 on the Salt Lake City–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?
- Spring and fall offer pleasant Salt Lake weather, while winter draws ski-bound travelers. Summer heat builds at the Utah end.
- Is SLC to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the SLC to LAX route connect?
- This route links Salt Lake City, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Salt Lake City to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC/KSLC) in Salt Lake City and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.