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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:05 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 9:00 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 05m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Houston takes 3h 05m, 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 Salt Lake City to Houston range from $301 to $487, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $388 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $435 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 Salt Lake City to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Salt Lake City to Houston usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Salt Lake City to Houston route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Salt Lake City to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $449, a difference of $77.

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 Salt Lake City and Houston. 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 39m, compared with 7h 27m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 46m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Salt Lake City to Houston flights:

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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