Denver to Salt Lake City flights
Direct and connecting flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Denver to Salt Lake City take?
Flight time from Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Denver to Salt Lake City?
Airline availability for DEN to SLC changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Denver to Salt Lake City?
Direct (nonstop) availability on DEN to SLC varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning DEN → SLC
DEN to SLC is a short-haul route of 628 km (390 mi). See the return SLC → DEN route.
Alternative airports near Denver: Buckley (BFK) — 19 km, Denver (APA) — 36 km, Broomfield-CO (BJC) — 38 km.
Alternative airports near Salt Lake City: Ogden (HIF) — 37 km, Ogden (OGD) — 45 km, Provo (PVU) — 67 km.