Denver to Salt Lake City (DEN–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Denver to Salt Lake City
10 carriers, 306 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
306 Flights/wk
390 mi
0h 59m nonstop
143 1-stop hubs
DEN–SLC is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 390 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 143 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DEN–SLC service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 84 | 319, 320, 738, 7M9, CR7, E7W | 1h36-2h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 80 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h17-1h57 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 49 | 319, 738, 7M9, CR7, E7W | 1h37-1h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 43 | 221, 320, BCS1, E7W | 1h28-1h44 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 321, A20N, A21N | 1h44-1h49 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 221 | 1h36 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 319 | 1h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | E7W | 1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CSB CSB | 1 | 763 | 0h59 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to SLC direction.
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55
Nonstop flights
306
Outbound / wk
275
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to SLC.
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One-Stop Connections
143
Hubs
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Fastest
~31h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → SLC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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74%
Arriving
81%
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SLC → DEN
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DEN delays → SLC delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Denver
Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
| Metric | DEN→SLC | BJC→SLC | COS→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 306 | 2 | 21 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 1h | 1h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Denver (BJC) to Salt Lake City flights · Colorado Springs (COS) to Salt Lake City flights · Eagle (EGE) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Salt Lake City is 0 hours
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Denver.
DEN: MDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
DEN: MDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
390 mi / 628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 2h 4m.
Getting to DEN
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
Facts
DEN–SLC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Denver to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance390 mi / 628 km
Flight time0h 59m to 2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights306 out / 275 return
1-stop connections143 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DEN to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 2h 4m. The route covers 390 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, CSB, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 306 nonstop flights per week from DEN to SLC. The return direction has about 275 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, BJC, PGA, TEX, MTJ, EGE, RKS, VEL, AMA, CPR, ASE, SWO, DRO, SCF, MAF, ICT, VNY, SBD, PRC, LVK, GCC, SHR, SLN, RAP, STS, HRL, SUX, FAR, CRP, DSM, CLD, BFI, YLW, PAE, MRY, FTW, ATW, SHV, LEX, SUS, PDK, GDL, YYZ, SAV, GSP, SRQ, LIT, BUF, TEB, XNA, SJD, BED, PBI, PVR, DCA, LIR, EUG, SGU, BIL, DTW, PHX, LAS, CMH, IDA, DAL, SEA, GJT, BZN, MSO, RNO, ONT, SFO, MCI, MSY, OGG, SMF, SAN, AUS, OMA, DFW, BOI, MDW, ABQ, LAX, SUN, COS, FCA, PSC, JAC, PSP, YVR, TUS, ATL, HLN, OAK, MFR, IND, OKC, IAH, CVG, GTF, SBA, MKE, MIA, ORD, PDX, GEG, SJC, BUR, MCO, MSP, STL, SAT, TPA, LGB, TUL, YYC, SNA, FAT, LHR, HNL, RDM, BNA, IAD, PHL, HOU, BWI, EWR, CLT, FLL, RDU, JFK, MEM, CLE, BOS, BTM, LGA, PIT, RSW, CUN, KOA, MEX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLC to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Travellers accessing Colorado ski resorts (Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone) from Salt Lake City sometimes fly DEN–SLC to connect with I-80 or SLC-based shuttle services eastward into Utah's Wasatch ski area. The reverse is less common; most Denver-area ski travellers drive directly from DEN rather than flying through SLC.
Delta dominates the DEN–SLC route from its SLC hub, operating the highest number of daily departures. Southwest competes with several daily nonstops. United offers additional frequency from its DEN hub. The sector is one of the Rocky Mountain's most competitive on a per-passenger basis.
Both DEN (5,280 ft) and SLC (4,226 ft) operate in winter climates with frequent snow. DEN's open plains make it prone to wind-driven ground stops; SLC sits in a protected valley but receives heavy snowpack that affects taxiway conditions. Despite the winter environments, both airports have mature de-icing infrastructure and rarely close. Delays are more common than cancellations.
Denver to Salt Lake City
The DEN–SLC sector spans 600km across the Mountain West in roughly 1.25 hours block time. Nine carriers maintain over 305 weekly departures. Delta operates SLC as a major hub and competes aggressively; Southwest provides multiple daily flights; United runs additional nonstops from DEN. The route primarily serves business demand between Colorado and Utah, along with ski-related leisure traffic during the November–April winter season at resorts in both states.
Salt Lake City as a Hub
SLC is Delta's fastest-growing hub and a key connector for West Coast and international routes. Passengers flying DEN–SLC onward internationally benefit from Delta's SLC-based transpacific codeshares and the airport's recently expanded international concourse. SLC's downtown TRAX light rail line connects directly to the terminal, making the airport accessible from central Salt Lake City in roughly 25 minutes for $2.50.