Philadelphia to Salt Lake City (PHL–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,922 miles in approximately 4h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 147 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS | 17 | 739, A21N | 4h57-5h04 | SkyTeam | KE, VS | |
| AA American Airlines | 14 | 321, 738 | 5h14-5h15 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SLC | ILG→SLC | ABE→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 57m | 4h 36m | 4h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
PHL–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to SLC
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to SLC ranges from 4 hours 57 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,922 miles (3,093 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
147 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE) and Newark (EWR).