Helena to Salt Lake City (HLN–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL3901
DL Delta
E75L
5:30 AM
MDT TM
7:04 AM
MDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2113
AF Air France
E7W
1:02 PM
MDT
2:37 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2917
AF Air France
E7W
1:02 PM
MDT
2:37 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3880
DL Delta
E75L
1:02 PM
MDT TM
2:37 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3880
DL Delta
E75L
10:45 AM
MDT TM
12:21 PM
MDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3839
DL Delta
E7W
8:55 PM
MDT TM
10:27 PM
MDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Helena to Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 402 mi 1h 34m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

HLN–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HLN–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 E75L 1h34-1h35 SkyTeam
AF Air France 9 E7W 1h35 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (23 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, HLN to SLC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HLN to SLC.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
180
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
HLN → SLC
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
SLC → HLN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Helena

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric HLN→SLC BTM→SLC GTF→SLC
Distance from HLN 51 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 23 7 28
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 20m 1h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of HLN with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Salt Lake City is 0 hours the same as Helena.
HLN: MDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helena, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 1h 35m.
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.

HLN–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helena to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 34m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: HLN
IATA / ICAOHLN / KHLN
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation3,877 ft / 1,182 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HLN to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Helena Regional Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 1h 35m. The route covers 402 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from HLN to SLC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DEN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SLC to HLN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTM, GTF and BZN. 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 HLN to SLC

Helena Regional Airport (HLN) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HLN to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HLN to SLC ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DEN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Butte (BTM), Great Falls (GTF) and Bozeman (BZN).