Flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

This city pair covers the PDX airports to SLC — roughly 1,012 km and about 1.8 hours in the air, 2 nonstop carriers on these airports. Compare every airport pair below.

Searching flights from Portland to Salt Lake City? The route covers roughly 1,012 km and typically takes about 1.8 hours in the air, with nonstop services recorded on this pair. Portland departure airports: PDX; arrival: SLC. Compare every option below and book with the provider offering your price.

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Airports on this route

Flights from Portland depart from Portland International Airport (PDX).

You will land at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Airlines with nonstop service on this route

Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines are recorded with nonstop service between these airports in our reference schedule data.

Route and airline facts are compiled from the OpenFlights route database (ODbL 1.0), a scheduled-service snapshot. Schedules change: the live search always shows current availability.

Direct vs connecting options

At 1,012 km this is a short-haul trip: frequent same-day options and, on the busiest pairs, departures every hour or better in peak season.

Low-cost carriers compete hard at this distance — compare totals with bags included, since baggage fees move the ranking.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Portland to Salt Lake City?

Flight time is typically around 1.8 hours in the air.

What is the distance from Portland to Salt Lake City?

The great-circle distance is roughly 1,012 km (628 miles).

Are there direct flights from Portland to Salt Lake City?

Yes — Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines fly this pair nonstop in the reference schedule data. Schedules change seasonally, so the live search confirms today's options.

Which airports can I use in Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Searching by city covers all of them at once.

How do I get the best price on this route?

Compare midweek dates, check nearby departure airports, and book international trips a few months ahead. The search above shows current fares from our booking partners.

How far in advance should I book flights from Portland to Salt Lake City?

short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.

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

The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Salt Lake City — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.

What day of the week is cheapest to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City?

Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like Portland → Salt Lake City, because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.

How do I get from SLC airport to Salt Lake City?

Green Line TRAX light rail from the terminal. The new terminal consolidated everything — the station is steps from baggage. FlyraGo’s Salt Lake City airport transfer guide compares fixed-price cars, taxis and public transport for this airport.

Do I need a visa to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City?

It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same Portland → Salt Lake City flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.

How many bags can I take on flights from Portland to Salt Lake City?

Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.

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