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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.

3 airlines operate flights between Salt Lake City and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

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).

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $444 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 89% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Salt Lake City to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $449, a difference of $87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 33 minutes.

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 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Houston takes 3h 06m, covering 1,203 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 9:01 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% below the route average of $389. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $251 to $1,433. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 7h 58m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 8h 15m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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.

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
· Hertz
· Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Houston range from $293 to $492, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $293 counts as a good deal.

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