Houston to Salt Lake City (HOU–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2419
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3102
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1600
WN Southwest
B38M
8:25 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN737
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2397
WN Southwest
73H
11:17 PM
CDT
1:46 AM+1
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2715
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
MDT T1
9:30 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TWY555
TWY TWY
E35L
9:00 AM
MDT
12:22 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN704
WN Southwest
7M8
11:34 AM
MDT T1
3:15 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2366
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3214
WN Southwest
73H
2:10 PM
MDT
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Salt Lake City
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 112 1-stop hubs

HOU–SLC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, TWY and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h10-3h29 81%
TWY TWY 1 81%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 81% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (17 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to SLC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,354
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
HOU → SLC
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
75%
Return
SLC → HOU
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric HOU→SLC IAH→SLC AUS→SLC
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 13
Weekly flights 19 87 64
Flight time 2h 45m 3h 14m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 3h 29m.
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.

HOU–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Flight time2h 45m to 3h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 3h 29m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from HOU to SLC. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MAF, CRP, CXO, TEX, MDD, APA, RIL, DRO, ADS, SCF, EGE, ICT, ASE, BJC, AMA, GJT, LRD, MKC, DSM, VNY, CLD, SUN, CCR, MRY, JAC, STS, BZN, PSP, RST, SNA, PDK, SBA, LVK, HWD, SEA, APC, BUR, NUQ, SAV, LIT, GSP, FCA, SRQ, GDL, LUK, MSP, YYC, PVR, ORL, BCT, LAL, RSW, YYZ, SFO, CLE, IAD, PBI, YLW, TEB, BUF, YVR, HPN, MMU, PHL, EWR, SJD, PIT, LIR, CUN, MIA, CMA, DAL, HRL, MSY, ABQ, PHX, LAS, DEN, AUS, DFW, STL, MCO, SAN, IND, MDW, ATL, MCI, LAX, OMA, SAT, IAH, SMF, OKC, TUS, ONT, TPA, MEM, OAK, BNA, BWI, PDX, FLL, LGB, COS, TUL, CMH, SJC, RDU, DCA, LGA, HCR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SLC to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and GRK. 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 HOU to SLC

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to SLC ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).