Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Salt Lake City (SLC): 24 nonstop departures observed each week across 4 airlines. 59% of the last 17 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 14 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 17 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 949 km, an estimated 1 hour 43 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Updated 7 September 2026 at 13:33 UTC.
LAXLos Angelessmooth · +11
SLCSalt Lake Citysmooth · +0
949 km · ~1h 43m est.
dep bank 05:35–19:2524x weekly
Runs rough · 4 airlines · 24x weekly · nonstop
59% on time
of the last 17 operated LAX → SLC flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Los Angeles to Salt Lake City route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LAX to SLC flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at LAX is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on LAX–SLC?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:35 and evening departures around 17:00 from LAX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SLC delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from LAX to SLC?
Great-circle distance is 949 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 97–111 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does LAX–SLC fly?
4 carriers operate this route, around 64 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.