Minneapolis to Salt Lake City (FCM–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Minneapolis to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
977 mi 2h 48m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FCM and SLC, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCM to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
RST ~5h 0m AUS ~7h 6m LAX ~7h 58m IAD ~8h 0m DFW ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
FCM → SLC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
SLC → FCM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric FCM→SLC MSP→SLC RST→SLC
Distance from FCM – 12 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 2
Weekly flights 0 62 1
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 27m 2h 35m
Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City flights · Rochester (RST) to Salt Lake City flights · Eau Claire (EAU) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of FCM with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
FCM: CDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
977 mi / 1,572 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

FCM–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance977 mi / 1,572 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: FCM
Full nameFlying Cloud Airport
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Elevation906 ft / 276 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 FCM to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Flying Cloud Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 2h 48m. The route covers 977 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, AUS, LAX, IAD, DFW and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SLC to FCM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP, RST and EAU. 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 FCM to SLC

Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FCM to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCM to SLC ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 977 miles (1,572 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RST. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP), Rochester (RST) and Eau Claire (EAU).