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.
587 mi 1h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and SLC, connecting options are available through 14 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
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
Candidates
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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.
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 25 10
Weekly flights 0 299 78
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 13m 1h 23m
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
1-stop connections14 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/Denver
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, SNA, SJC, OAK, PHX, TUS, SFO, JAC, SAT, AUS, LAS, DVO, SCF 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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB).