Travelling from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Explore your options for taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is one hour behind Houston.
With 43 direct flights a week between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from IAH to SLC is with United Airlines at 8:27pm.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Houston to SLC.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) depart from this terminal.
United Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport departing from IAH.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IAH and SLC is United.
United is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 79.77% of its services arriving as planned.
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Planning to leave from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) plane tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from Houston to SLC with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of HOU.
On the HOU to SLC route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Choose Southwest Airlines. 82.11% of its flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport arrive on schedule.
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport flight.
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
From Salt Lake City International Airport, central Salt Lake City is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Rs19,602 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport. Return flights start from Rs43,228. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to SLC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Salt Lake City. March is when most people book flights from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 36ºC. Book your Houston to SLC plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Salt Lake City International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 5ºC.
More about Salt Lake City
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Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Salt Lake Utah Temple, Temple Square and Salt Lake City Tabernacle are attractions you won't want to skip in Salt Lake City.
Explore more of the United States
Pocatello is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Salt Lake City. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Bannock County Historical Museum, Pocatello Zoo and Satterfield Bike Trails.
Around 105 kilometres north of Salt Lake City, Logan is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of Anthropology, Bridger Bike Park and White Pine Lake.
