Denver to Salt Lake City flights
Salt Lake City lies 597 km (371 mi) west of Denver, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
Open Salt Lake City in Google Maps
| Denver | Salt Lake City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 215,548 |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | DEN, 30 km out | SLC, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 84101–84199 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Denver
Denver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 22 km).
Arriving in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD, 49 km), Provo Municipal Airport (PVU, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,002 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport (regional) | OGD | 49 km (30 mi) | 8,107 ft | 4,473 ft |
| Provo Municipal Airport (regional) | PVU | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,603 ft | 4,497 ft |
Book a flight to Salt Lake City
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Salt Lake City
Live rooms and prices for Salt Lake City are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Salt Lake City
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Salt Lake City from Denver?
597 km (371 mi) in a straight line, west of Denver.
How long does it take to get from Denver to Salt Lake City by air?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Salt Lake City?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Denver to Salt Lake City flights?
Typically Denver International Airport (DEN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC); Salt Lake City also has OGD, PVU.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.