US Airport · Utah

Salt Lake City (SLC)

Salt Lake City International completed a top-to-bottom rebuild between 2020 and 2024, replacing its aging 1960s terminals with a single linear concourse design and a brand-new central headhouse. SLC is Delta's largest western hub, serving roughly 28 million passengers a year, with the airline operating around 70% of all flights. The airport sits just 4 miles from downtown Salt Lake, and the UTA TRAX Green Line light rail runs directly from baggage claim to downtown, the convention center, and on toward Sandy and West Valley City for a flat fare.

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Terminals at SLC

Terminal (single building)
All carriers — Delta dominates
Single integrated terminal opened 2020, replacing the old separate terminals. Two parallel concourses (A and B) connected airside by a tunnel walkway with moving sidewalks.
Concourse A
Delta (most), Air Canada, Aeromexico
Delta's primary concourse with 47 gates. Sky Clubs and the largest share of long-haul international gates.
Concourse B
American, Alaska, JetBlue, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, United, Sun Country
Houses non-Delta carriers across 25-plus gates. Connected to A by an underground tunnel airside.

Getting to Salt Lake City

Mode Details Cost Frequency
UTA TRAX Green Line light railDirect service from the airport station (next to baggage claim) to downtown Salt Lake City, the Salt Palace convention center, and on to West Valley City.$2.50Every 15 min
UTA bus route 551Connects the airport to downtown for travelers heading to specific neighborhoods not on the rail route.$2.50Every 30 min
Taxi or rideshareDowntown Salt Lake is 4 miles, Park City ski resorts are about 35 miles east via I-80. Designated pickup zones on the lower level.$20-30 downtown; $90-120 Park CityOn demand
Ski resort shuttlesOperators including Park City Transportation and Canyon Transportation run scheduled and on-demand vans to Park City, Deer Valley, Snowbird, Alta, Sundance, and Powder Mountain.$45-90 by destinationMultiple daily

Parking at SLC

Tier Rate Shuttle Best for
Terminal Parking Garage$38/day maxConnected by skywalkShort stays
Economy Lot$13/dayFree shuttle every 5-10 minTrips of 3 days or longer
Off-airport lots (West Salt Lake, Salt Lake Express)$8-12/dayOperator shuttles 10-15 minLowest rates
Valet$45/dayCurbside drop at terminalPremium short stays

Lounges at SLC

Delta Sky Club (concourse A)
📍 Concourse A — multiple locations
Delta One, Amex Platinum (Delta same-day), paid annual. The largest Sky Club at SLC opened in 2023.
Delta Sky Club (central)
📍 Near concourse A entrance
Same as above
The Club SLC
📍 Concourse B
Priority Pass, paid day pass

Top destinations from SLC

Destination Country From
London (LHR)United Kingdom$449Open route guide →
Paris (CDG)France$699Open route guide →
Rome (FCO)Italy$699Open route guide →
Los Angeles (LAX)United States$119Open route guide →
New York (JFK)United States$169Open route guide →
Miami (MIA)United States$249Open route guide →

Airlines at SLC

Delta Air Lines KLM Air France Southwest Airlines American Airlines United Airlines JetBlue Airways

5 things you didn't know about Salt Lake City

Verified by the CompareFlights team
  1. 1Salt Lake City International was completely rebuilt from 2020 to 2024 — the only major US airport to fully replace its terminal during the pandemic, taking advantage of historically low traffic to demolish the old facility.
  2. 2Delta's SLC hub handles more direct flights from the mountain west to Europe (Amsterdam, Paris) than any other US carrier from any other mountain-west airport — making SLC the cheapest gateway for Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Nevada travelers heading to Europe.
  3. 3SLC has the highest elevation of any major US airport at 4,227 feet — high enough that runway lengths are extended to compensate for thinner air during summer takeoffs.
  4. 4The Sundance Film Festival (late January) brings significant peak demand — for 10 days each year, SLC is the most expensive US airport to fly into per available seat-mile.
  5. 5SLC has the most ski-equipment-friendly baggage handling of any US airport — built specifically for the resort traffic to Park City, Snowbird, Alta and Solitude, all within 45 minutes' drive.

Frequently asked about SLC

Is the SLC rebuild finished?

Yes, in practical terms. The new terminal opened in stages from 2020 to 2024, with the airside tunnel between concourses A and B and the final B gates completing the project. Old infrastructure has been demolished and the new airport is fully operational.

How long does the TRAX train take to downtown?

About 22 minutes from the airport station to downtown stops like Temple Square, City Center, and the Salt Palace convention center. Trains run every 15 minutes during the day. The fare is a flat $2.50 and the station is steps from baggage claim.

Can I walk between concourses A and B?

Yes, but it's a long walk. The two concourses are connected airside by an underground tunnel with moving walkways. The full walk takes 15-20 minutes door to door, so allow time for tight connections, especially if you're heading to a far-end gate on either concourse.

What's the closest ski airport to SLC?

SLC itself is the most convenient ski airport in North America. Park City and Deer Valley are 35 miles east; Snowbird, Alta, and Solitude are about 30 miles southeast in Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons. Multiple shuttle operators offer door-to-door service from baggage claim.

Nearby airports

Provo Municipal (PVU)
45 mi S
Allegiant and Breeze base, sometimes cheaper for Utah Valley
Ogden-Hinckley (OGD)
45 mi N
Allegiant focus city
Jackson Hole (JAC)
270 mi NE
Closest air access to Grand Teton; sometimes worth driving from SLC