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Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

590 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Salt Lake City to Los Angeles at a glance

590 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~53 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles (LAX) cover 590 miles (949 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 7 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles covers 590 miles (949 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. This is the most competitive route from Salt Lake City (SLC), with 7 airlines offering direct flights — the highest airline count of any destination from this airport. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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SLC (0 mi)LAX (590 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 590 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AS, DL, KL, UA, US and WN.

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Airlines on this route

7 airlines fly Salt Lake City → Los Angeles. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
ASDirect
DLDirect
KLDirect
UADirect
USDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Salt Lake City → Los Angeles: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while AS and DL may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Salt Lake City to Los Angeles — quick answers

How far is Salt Lake City from Los Angeles by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 590 miles (949 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

The average nonstop flight time from SLC to LAX is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

7 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AS, DL, KL, UA, US, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Salt Lake City → Los Angeles

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~53 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Los Angeles — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
7 airlines fly direct — rank 1 of 90 routes from Salt Lake City
Airline network
DL: 88 destinations from SLC; WN: 9 destinations from SLC; AS: 7 destinations from SLC
Alternative origin airports
JAC (Jackson Hole, 205 mi); MTJ (Montrose, 269 mi); EGE (Vail, 281 mi)
Alternative destination airports
LGB (Long Beach, 17 mi); BUR (Burbank, 18 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 36 mi)
Nearby destinations
Long Beach, United States (17 mi); Burbank, United States (18 mi); Santa Ana, United States (36 mi)
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