Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dubai: what you need to know
Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
To avoid missing your SLC to Dubai flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from SLC to Dubai with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Travelling from central Salt Lake City to SLC takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to SLC:
Salt Lake City International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart SLC arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Dubai
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai flight is R 8,112. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,255. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from SLC to Dubai, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Finding a cheap flight from SLC to Dubai is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a deal gets even better.
Snag an affordable flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Dubai International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from SLC to Dubai.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Following your SLC to Dubai flight, kick back at a hotel close to DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Score the best price by reserving your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai. To escape the crowds, visit Dubai in December.
When booking your Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SLC to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Dubai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Dubai Opera, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Gold Souk are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres southwest of Dubai, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
