Madison to Salt Lake City (MSN–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Madison to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,171 mi -1h behind 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSN and SLC, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
JVL ~4h 33m UES ~5h 6m BZN ~5h 27m MKE ~5h 29m LAS ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,050
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSN → SLC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
92%
Return
SLC → MSN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → SLC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric MSN→SLC MKE→SLC DBQ→SLC
Distance from MSN – 74 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 8 –
Departure OTP 50% – –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Salt Lake City flights · Dubuque (DBQ) to Salt Lake City flights · Appleton (ATW) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Madison.
MSN: CDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 5:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,171 mi / 1,884 km
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

MSN–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,171 mi / 1,884 km
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to SLC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JVL, UES, BZN, MKE, LAS, CVG, SFO, LAX, PBI, RSW, PHL, ORD, DFW, DTW, EWR, ATL, PHX, TPA, MIA, MSP, DEN, CLT, MCO, DCA and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Madison.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, DBQ and ATW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Appleton (ATW).