Salt Lake City to Phoenix flights
Phoenix lies 813 km (505 mi) south of Salt Lake City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| Salt Lake City | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 215,548 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | SLC, 8 km out | PHX, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 84101–84199 | 85001–85098 |
Clocks in Phoenix are 1 h behind Salt Lake City right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands only 48 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 42 km (26 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Salt Lake City?
813 km (505 mi) in a straight line, south of Salt Lake City.
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Phoenix by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Salt Lake City to Phoenix flights?
Typically Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Phoenix also has AZA.
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.