Flying from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) taking off from either of these bases.
Hop on a direct flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 56 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 2 hours behind Washington DC.
The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), with 15 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DCA to SLC is the 06:52 Delta option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 17:59 with Delta.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to SLC, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
When leaving from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport with Delta.
The distance from central Washington DC to DCA is around 8 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)? Browse the fares departing from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Get on your direct flight from Washington DC to SLC with Delta. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of IAD.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 3 hours and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 51 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to SLC, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Consider booking a hotel near SLC if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport is R 1,758. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,516. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Washington DC to SLC.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport if you plan your break for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Salt Lake City in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Washington DC to SLC for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Salt Lake City to range from 15ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 5ºC on average.
More about Salt Lake City
Start your Salt Lake City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Salt Lake City International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Temple Square and Utah State Capitol are just two of the major attractions to add to your Salt Lake City must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Red Butte Garden.
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