Newark to Salt Lake City (EWR–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–SLC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,964 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 7M8, B39M | 5h-5h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, SK, VS | 14 | 739, A21N | 4h59-5h12 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, SK, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Newark
| Metric | EWR→SLC | TEB→SLC | LGA→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 15 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 5h | 3h 49m | 5h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
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.
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.
EWR–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to SLC
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to SLC is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,964 miles (3,160 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).