Indianapolis to Salt Lake City (IND–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL2137
DL Delta
738
7:00 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL8935
DL Delta
1:11 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2228
DL Delta
738
6:58 PM
MDT TM
12:05 AM+1
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Indianapolis to Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,352 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind 80 1-stop hubs

IND–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,352 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IND–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 738 3h40 56% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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, IND to SLC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,431
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
IND → SLC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
75%
Return
SLC → IND
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric IND→SLC LAF→SLC CVG→SLC
Distance from IND 59 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 28
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 21m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,352 mi / 2,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
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.

IND–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,352 mi / 2,175 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,352 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IND to SLC. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LWC, BIL, DPA, GKY, FAR, ATW, PWK, SUS, ASE, UES, LUK, BZN, YYZ, PDK, MAF, OMA, CMH, MEM, CVG, JVL, SCF, CLE, SAV, VNY, STS, GSP, BFI, ABE, ONT, SNA, TEB, BUF, SJC, BUR, HPN, SRQ, PIE, PBI, FMY, SJD, STL, CUN, ATL, DTW, BNA, MCI, HOU, DFW, LAS, RSW, MIA, DAL, PHL, ORD, DEN, MDW, MSP, PHX, EWR, AUS, SFO, SEA, MCO, CLT, BWI, TPA, LAX, IAD, RDU, SAN, BOS, FLL, IAH, FAT, JFK, LGA, DCA, MKE, PIT and MKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from SLC to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAF, CVG and LUK. 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 IND to SLC

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IND to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to SLC ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,352 miles (2,175 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include West Lafayette (LAF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).