Santa Monica to Salt Lake City (SMO–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Monica to Salt Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 587 mi 1h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and SLC, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
SJC ~4h 18m OAK ~4h 44m SFO ~4h 53m AUS ~7h 0m LAS ~16h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
177
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
SMO → SLC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
SLC → SMO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric SMO→SLC LAX→SLC BUR→SLC
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 5
Weekly flights 1 179 61
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 45m 1h 17m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Salt Lake City flights · Burbank (BUR) to Salt Lake City flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Salt Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 7:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
587 mi / 945 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SMO–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance587 mi / 945 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMO to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 1h 24m. The route covers 587 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SMO to SLC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, SFO, AUS, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Santa Monica.
Yes, return flights from SLC to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, BUR and LGB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SMO to SLC

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to SLC ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 587 miles (945 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB).