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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 10:35 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 2:35 am.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Salt Lake City takes 3h 25m, covering 1,203 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 Houston to Salt Lake City range from $314 to $530, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $417 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $202 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $462 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Salt Lake City flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Salt Lake City flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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 Houston to Salt Lake City may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually 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 Houston to Salt Lake City route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 29m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Salt Lake City most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Houston to Salt Lake City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $464, a difference of $107.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 47m, compared with 7h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 57m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Houston (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Houston to Salt Lake City flights:

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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.