Columbus to Salt Lake City (CMH–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,525 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM4638
AM Aeromexi
738
7:05 AM
EDT
9:11 AM
MDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2142
DL Delta
738
7:05 AM
EDT TM
9:11 AM
MDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2230
DL Delta
738
5:21 PM
MDT
10:47 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Columbus to Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,525 mi 4h 6m nonstop -2h behind 76 1-stop hubs

CMH–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,525 miles in approximately 4h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMH–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 7 738 4h06 43% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 4h06 43% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (14 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, CMH to SLC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to SLC.
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One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,399
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
CMH → SLC
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
76%
Return
SLC → CMH
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric CMH→SLC LUK→SLC CLE→SLC
Distance from CMH 102 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 14 1 7
Flight time 4h 6m 3h 51m 4h 20m
Departure OTP 43%
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,525 mi / 2,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 6m.
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.

CMH–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,525 mi / 2,454 km
Flight time4h 6m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 4h 6m. The route covers 1,525 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CMH to SLC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APC, TEX, APA, PWK, LUK, FCM, MKE, IND, ASE, CLE, YYZ, GSP, ADS, MSO, LIT, CVG, PIT, FCA, SAV, SCF, MDT, PDX, TEB, BFI, DWH, OKC, YYC, HPN, BTV, SBA, SRQ, CDC, FXE, FTW, YVR, BED, BCT, MLB, TMB, SJC, PBI, DCA, CUN, PHL, ORD, SFO, DFW, MSP, HOU, DTW, ATL, DEN, RSW, BWI, MDW, BNA, DAL, TPA, PHX, LAS, CLT, MIA, STL, SAN, JFK, MCO, IAD, IAH, EWR, AUS, LAX, BOS, FLL, SEA, RDU and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from SLC to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, CLE and CVG. 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 CMH to SLC

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CMH to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to SLC ranges from 4 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,525 miles (2,454 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).