New York to Salt Lake City (LGA–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,978 mi 5h 24m nonstop -2h behind 98 1-stop hubs

LGA–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,978 miles in approximately 5h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 1 – – 68% SkyTeam WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,655
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from New York

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric LGA→SLC JFK→SLC TEB→SLC
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 13
Weekly flights 1 166 2
Flight time 5h 24m 5h 8m 4h 16m
Departure OTP 68% – –
New York (JFK) to Salt Lake City flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Salt Lake City flights · Newark (EWR) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,978 mi / 3,183 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 24m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

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

LGA–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,978 mi / 3,183 km
Flight time5h 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 5h 24m. The route covers 1,978 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LGA to SLC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, SUS, GRR, PWK, EGE, PSF, RST, BDL, ASE, APA, MMU, HPN, TEX, PNE, ROC, RAP, PSM, JAC, LEX, PHL, BED, TYS, DSM, BWI, EWR, ROA, CHA, BUF, GSP, SAV, MSN, CHO, LAS, PGA, CAE, BTV, AGS, ILM, BFI, BZN, JFK, ISM, ORH, SCF, PHX, LAL, SUA, VNY, TMB, LGB, BCT, APF, OAK, OPF, SJC, AUS, SRQ, SFO, SJU, SDF, XNA, RSW, PIT, FLL, DCA, DTW, MDW, MSY, OKC, MSP, ATL, TUL, BOS, DEN, MEM, ORD, STL, DFW, MKE, BNA, CLT, IND, CVG, CMH, TPA, DAL, MCI, OMA, IAH, CLE, MIA, HOU, MCO, YYZ, RDU, IAD, PBI and LIT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SLC to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to SLC

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to SLC ranges from 5 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,978 miles (3,183 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).