Salt Lake City to Houston (SLC–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SLC–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 2h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 149 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 32 | 320, 738, E75L, E7W | 3h10-3h20 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM | 26 | BCS1, BCS3 | 2h59-3h12 | SkyTeam | AF, AM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→IAH | PVU→IAH | TWF→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 59m | 2h 41m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 57% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
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).
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
SLC–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SLC to IAH
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SLC to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to IAH ranges from 2 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 144 return, totaling 221 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
149 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU) and Twin Falls (TWF).