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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 398
Typical prices: C$ 180-C$ 381
Delta
Mon 29/10Mon 29/10
SLC - LAX • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 398
Typical prices: C$ 179-C$ 383
Delta
Mon 29/10Fri 2/11
SLC - LAX • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta, United Airlines, and others. Average duration is 2h 06m.
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Most punctual • 100% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 203 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles (SLC-LAX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
Delta Logo
9:31 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
2h 02mdirect
Delta Logo
7:17 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 53mdirect
C$ 398Delta
Thu, 18 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
4h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
10:20 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 50mdirect
C$ 406Southwest
Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Southwest Logo
2:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
7h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
11:20 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 45mdirect
C$ 412Southwest
Fri, 30 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Delta Logo
9:31 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
2h 02mdirect
Delta Logo
7:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
2h 00mdirect
C$ 414Delta
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
8h 00m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:59 p.m. - 11:51 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
5h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
C$ 417Alaska Airlines
Thu, 18 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
4h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
9:35 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
6h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 419Southwest
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
4h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
11:55 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
6h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Long Beach Municipal
C$ 427Southwest
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Southwest Logo
4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
1h 55mdirect
Southwest Logo
8:25 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 50mdirect
C$ 428Southwest
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Southwest Logo
5:10 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
2h 00mdirect
Southwest Logo
7:40 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 55mdirect
C$ 431Southwest
Thu, 17 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
Southwest Logo
10:10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.SLC  Salt Lake City-LAX Los Angeles
7h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
5:50 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles-SLC Salt Lake City
5h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
C$ 433Southwest
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles start at C$ 398. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 180 to C$ 381. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 398 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles at C$ 204 round-trip.
•June (C$ 371) and July (C$ 355) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 199
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

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Your Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:36 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:01 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 06m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles.

  • How long does a flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles take?

    A direct flight from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles takes 2h 06m, covering 1,526 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles range from C$ 180 to C$ 381, with an average of C$ 260 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 180 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 39% above the route average of C$ 260. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 203 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to C$ 260 for direct.

  • How does Spirit Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights?

    Spirit Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights are:

    • Spirit Airlines: 100% on time
    • United Airlines: 95% on time
    • Frontier: 95% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 45–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

  • Have flight prices from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 398 to C$ 1,482. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights:

    • Delta
    • JetBlue
    • American Airlines

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 220.

  • What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    Flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    Morning 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.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles pass through?

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

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 13% of one-stop connections

    Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Salt Lake City to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 242 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 294, a difference of C$ 52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    5 airlines operate flights between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • United Airlines
    • Frontier
    • Southwest
    • American Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 6h 45m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 6h 51m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles?

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

  • Which popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

    Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights?

    Among airlines operating Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights:

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

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights?

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

    • Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

  • What are some good choices for nonstop flights between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles?

    Many airlines offer direct service between these two cities. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue all offer nonstop service.

  • If I am going to get a rideshare service at Los Angeles International Airport, where is a good place to meet my ride?

    When you have arrived at the airport in Los Angeles, all rideshare companies that operate there will pick you up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1. Guests can make the walk there themselves or they can take the free LAX-it shuttle from all of the terminal buildings.

  • Are there any public transportation options to get me from the center of Salt Lake City to the airport?

    The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides both light rail and bus service to the airport. The TRAX Green Line offers service to the airport and bus routes 453, 454, and 551 offer service as well. When combined these transportation options offer service from most locations in the greater Salt Lake City area to the airport for a fare of around $2.50.

  • When I arrive at the airport in Los Angeles where do I go to pick up my rental car?

    All of the rental car companies that operate at the airport in Los Angeles have locations offsite. Most of the major rental car companies offer shuttle service between the terminal buildings at the airport to their location offsite. Travelers can find these shuttles under the purple rental car shuttle signs they will find on the Arrivals Level of each terminal building.

Your guide to booking Salt Lake City to Los Angeles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 242 – about C$ 52 less than Wednesday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Salt Lake City to Los Angeles trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 204 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 167 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Spirit Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 100% of Spirit Airlines flights from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 92%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours27 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Francisco Airport (SFO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 203 round-trip on this route – about C$ 57 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.
    - Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
    - Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
    - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
  • For nursing mothers that are making a trip to Los Angeles, Salt Lake City International Airport offers several Lactation Rooms that have locations throughout the terminal buildings. There are also diaper changing tables that you can find in most of both the men's and women's restrooms.
  • If you are going to drive yourself to the airport in Salt Lake City, the airport offers several different parking options. The rate for Premium Reserved Parking is around $55 per day while at the other end of the spectrum you can get long-term economy parking for around $10 per day with free shuttle service provided from the lot to the terminals.
  • If you are bringing your four-legged friend with you on your trip to Los Angeles there are three animal relief stations available at the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). One of the stations sits outside of the airport on the west side of the terminal and there are two stations inside the terminal building after security near gate A9 and near gate B20.
  • One of the reasons people love to travel to Los Angeles is for all the great coastal communities in the area. If you plan on visiting places like Santa Monica, Malibu, or Venice Beach, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a great choice for an airport to get you close to these communities.
  • If you are looking for a great place to relax before your flight to Los Angeles, there is a Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club in Concourse A of the main terminal at Salt Lake City International Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Salt Lake City Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Salt Lake City to Los Angeles

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Salt Lake City

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

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