Albuquerque to Salt Lake City (ABQ–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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493 mi airlines 42/wk
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DL4152
DL Delta
E7W
8:10 AM
MST TM
10:02 AM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3932
DL Delta
E7W
12:25 PM
MST TM
2:15 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2100
AF Air France
E7W
12:25 PM
MST
2:15 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL4084
DL Delta
E7W
12:39 PM
MST TM
2:30 PM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL4012
DL Delta
E7W
6:05 PM
MST
7:57 PM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3726
DL Delta
E7W
6:06 PM
MST
7:59 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3836
DL Delta
E7W
9:29 AM
MDT TM
11:13 AM
MST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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DL4084
DL Delta
E7W
10:05 AM
MDT TM
11:54 AM
MST
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL4012
DL Delta
E7W
4:56 PM
MDT TM
6:23 PM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AM4336
AM Aeromexi
E7W
8:40 PM
MDT TM
10:22 PM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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DL3729
DL Delta
E75L
8:45 PM
MDT TM
10:27 PM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albuquerque to Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 493 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

ABQ–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 493 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 35 E7W 1h50-1h53 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 E7W 1h50 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (42 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to SLC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to SLC.
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One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,359
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → SLC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
SLC → ABQ
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric ABQ→SLC DRO→SLC
Distance from ABQ 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 42 2
Flight time 1h 50m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
493 mi / 794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 1h 53m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

ABQ–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance493 mi / 794 km
Flight time1h 50m to 1h 53m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 1h 53m. The route covers 493 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to SLC. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, APA, EGE, MRY, RNO, PSP, ICT, FAT, SNA, SJC, YYC, HWD, OKC, IND, BNA, DFW, LAS, PHX, DAL, DEN, LAX, SFO, MDW, SAN, AUS, MCI, ATL, MCO, PDX, SEA, HOU, OAK, ORD, BUR, IAH, BWI, SCF, IAD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from SLC to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DRO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to SLC

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABQ to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to SLC ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 493 miles (794 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Durango (DRO).