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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Salt Lake City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 2:03 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:33 am.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Salt Lake City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Denver to Salt Lake City takes 1h 38m, covering 390 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Denver to Salt Lake City range from $98 to $259, with an average of $174 over the past 12 months. Anything below $98 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 45% above the $174 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $174 round-trip, compared to $300 via a layover through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Denver to Salt Lake City flights are:

• Frontier: 89% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• United Airlines: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Salt Lake City flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 4%.

Delta is the only airline on the Denver to Salt Lake City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Denver to Salt Lake City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $86, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Hertz
• Dollar
• NU Car
• Thrifty

Flights from Denver to Salt Lake City usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Denver to Salt Lake City route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

Connecting flights from Denver to Salt Lake City most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 40% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Denver to Salt Lake City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $139 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $225, a difference of $86.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Denver and Salt Lake City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 08m, compared with 8h 53m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Salt Lake City are Salt Palace Convention Center, Vivint Smart Home Arena and Temple Square. These are among the most viewed places in Salt Lake City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Denver to Salt Lake City flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You will find that there are many direct flights between Denver and Salt Lake City that are offered each day. Typically, these flights are operated by companies like Frontier or Delta. It’s also possible to find flights that require a connection and your layover may take place in Dallas or San Francisco. Flights for this route that require connections are often serviced by American Airlines.

The quickest way to go from the center of Denver to Denver International Airport is usually by driving, which will take around 35 to 40min. If you choose to use public transportation instead, such as bus lines 10 or 43, you can expect the journey to last around 50 to 55min in total.

One way to go from Salt Lake City International Airport to the city center is by driving, which will take you on average 10 to 15min. If you take public transportation instead, like the Green tram line, it will take you around 35 to 40min to reach the center of Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City International Airport has an on-site car rental center that can be found on the ground floor of the Short Term Parking Garage. In this center, you will find desks for a few different rental agencies, including Dollar, National, and Thrifty.