Houston to Salt Lake City (IAH–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAH–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 34 | 320, 738, 739, 73G, E75L, E7W | 3h13-3h23 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 21 | BCS1 | 3h12-3h14 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Houston
| Metric | IAH→SLC | HOU→SLC | AUS→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| Weekly flights | 130 | 15 | 108 |
| Flight time | 3h 13m | 3h | 2h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.
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.
IAH–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to SLC
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to SLC is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).