Salt Lake City to Houston (SLC–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SLC–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,195 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE | 21 | 221, BCS1 | 2h53-3h08 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 21 | 320, 73G, E75L | 3h12-3h22 | Star Alliance | NZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→IAH | PVU→IAH | PIH→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 12m | 2h 41m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SLC to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to IAH is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,195 miles (1,923 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 125 return, totaling 181 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU), Pocatello (PIH) and Twin Falls (TWF).