Salt Lake City to Liberia (SLC–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,635 mi 2h 52m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SLC and LIR, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to LIR.
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One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,222
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 → LIR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LIR → SLC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Liberia is 0 hours the same as Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 6:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,635 mi / 4,241 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,635 mi / 4,241 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 2h 52m. The route covers 2,635 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SLC to LIR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, FMY, DAL, BZE, BZN, LAS, TEB, MLB, OAK, APF, MCI, RDU, HPN, TTN, YYZ, BED, SXM, MIA, BWI, EWR, MSP, YYC, CLT, LAX, YVR, IAH, DEN, DFW, ORD, SFO, HOU, JFK, DTW, PHL, SEA, BOS, ATL and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LIR to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LIR

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLC to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to LIR ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,635 miles (4,241 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.