Mexico City to Salt Lake City (MEX–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,661 miles in approximately 4h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 319 | 4h27 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→SLC | TLC→SLC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 33 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 27m | 3h 37m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
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.
MEX–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to SLC
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 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.
MEX to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to SLC ranges from 4 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,661 miles (2,672 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).