Orlando to Salt Lake City (MCO–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–SLC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,929 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LA, VS, WS | 49 | 32Q, A21N | 4h33-5h | SkyTeam | LA, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 4h46 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→SLC | MLB→SLC | LAL→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 47 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 5h 4m | 4h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 21% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
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.
MCO–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to SLC
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to SLC ranges from 4 hours 33 minutes to 5 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,929 miles (3,103 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 83 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AAO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Melbourne (MLB), Lakeland (LAL) and Daytona Beach (DAB).