Salt Lake City to Vernal (SLC–VEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Vernal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 132 mi 0h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SLC and VEL, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to VEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
PHX ~11h 4m DEN ~12h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → VEL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
VEL → SLC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 6:00 PM in Vernal.
Distance & Flight Time
132 mi / 212 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m.
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).

Facts

SLC–VEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Vernal route.
Route details
Distance132 mi / 212 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: VEL
Full nameVernal Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOVEL / KVEL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation5,278 ft / 1,609 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to VEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vernal Regional Airport take approximately 0h 40m. The route covers 132 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SLC to VEL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from VEL 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 VEL

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLC to VEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to VEL ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 132 miles (212 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.