Salt Lake City to Houston (SLC–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2715
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
MDT T1
9:30 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TWY555
TWY TWY
E35L
9:00 AM
MDT
12:22 PM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN704
WN Southwest
7M8
11:34 AM
MDT T1
3:15 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2366
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3214
WN Southwest
73H
2:10 PM
MDT
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2419
WN Southwest
73H
8:10 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3102
WN Southwest
7S7
8:20 AM
CDT
10:30 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1600
WN Southwest
B38M
8:25 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN737
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
CDT
11:00 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2397
WN Southwest
73H
11:17 PM
CDT
1:46 AM+1
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Salt Lake City to Houston
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 106 1-stop hubs

SLC–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h41-3h05 87%
TWY TWY 1 E35L 2h22 87%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
E35L Embraer Legacy 500 – TWY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,455
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → HOU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
34%
Return
HOU → SLC
6%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
6%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Salt Lake City

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric SLC→HOU OGD→HOU PVU→HOU
Distance from SLC 28 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 18 1
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 14m 2h 17m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SLC with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m to 3h 5m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

SLC–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,953 km
Flight time2h 22m to 3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 19 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 22m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from SLC to HOU. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVU, ASE, BJC, APA, TEX, EGE, UVA, BTR, SCF, JAC, PNS, ELP, VNY, PSP, BZN, DSI, MRY, MKC, SUN, HWD, BUR, BHM, FCA, SNA, PDK, SBA, STP, PWK, LUK, SRQ, SAV, YYZ, FMY, UST, PBI, SFO, BCT, OPF, APF, CLT, CLE, EYW, LIR, NAS, BZE, TEB, MMU, CAE, YVR, IAD, HPN, PIT, RSW, ORD, EWR, BOS, PHL, SXM, DFW, TUS, MSP, MEM, DAL, MIA, TUL, IND, COS, PVR, SAT, LAS, FLL, PHX, MSY, BWI, MDW, AUS, LAX, ATL, DEN, TPA, OKC, SAN, STL, HCR, ABQ, SMF, BNA, MCO, LGB, DCA, MCI, OMA, SJC, OAK, LIT, SDF, RDU, ONT, SJD, CMH, ACT, CUN, LGA, FTW, ADS and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from HOU to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGD and PVU. 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 SLC to HOU

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SLC to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to HOU ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,953 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PVU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ogden (OGD) and Provo (PVU).