Flying from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Salt Lake City's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Salt Lake City two hours ahead of Anchorage.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ANC to SLC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Delta is your gateway to discovering Salt Lake City (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ANC and SLC include:
Denver International Airport
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Anchorage International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from ANC touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Anchorage International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Anchorage. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ANC? If you've booked an early flight from Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
If you're arriving on a late Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SLC:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Salt Lake City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Fox - Rent A Car or Sixt and explore beyond Salt Lake City's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Salt Lake City Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Salt Lake City. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Anchorage International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport for July if you'd like to go to Salt Lake City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ANC to SLC sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Salt Lake City, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Boise to check off its leading sights. From Cathedral Of The Rockies to Boise Depot and St. John's Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City, Provo is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rock Canyon, Rock Canyon Park and Rock Canyon.