Salt Lake City to Orlando (SLC–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SLC–MCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,929 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 157 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LA, VS, WS | 28 | 32Q, A21N | 4h18-4h27 | SkyTeam | LA, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 4h29 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Orlando from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→MCO | PVU→MCO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Orlando.
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).
Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.
Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.
Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.
SLC–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SLC to MCO
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SLC to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to MCO ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,929 miles (3,103 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 123 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
157 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU).