Flights
Flights to Salt Lake City
Flying to Salt Lake City for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Salt Lake City, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,553 upcoming events in and around Salt Lake City (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Salt Lake City is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 5 miles away. For Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, the nearest is SLC at 4.8 miles.
Airports serving Salt Lake City
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Salt Lake City, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 5 mi (8 km) | Large | Nearest to Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, Delta Center, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe - Downtown Salt Lake City, The Ballpark At America First Square, Abravanel Hall, Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Second Stage at CenterPoint legacy Theatre and Metro Music Hall. |
Nearest airport to each Salt Lake City venue
The busiest venues in and around Salt Lake City, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater Hotels near Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater | SLC, 4.8 mi | None |
| Delta Center Hotels near Delta Center Airports near Delta Center | SLC, 4.3 mi | None |
| Wiseguys Comedy Cafe - Downtown Salt Lake City Hotels near Wiseguys Comedy Cafe - Downtown Salt Lake City | SLC, 4.3 mi | None |
| The Ballpark At America First Square Hotels near The Ballpark At America First Square | SLC, 17 mi | None |
| Abravanel Hall Hotels near Abravanel Hall | SLC, 4.5 mi | None |
| Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre Hotels near Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre | SLC, 4.8 mi | None |
| Second Stage at CenterPoint legacy Theatre Hotels near Second Stage at CenterPoint legacy Theatre | SLC, 11 mi | None |
| Metro Music Hall Hotels near Metro Music Hall | SLC, 3.9 mi | None |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | Delta Center | SLC, 4.3 mi | NBA arena airports |
| Utah Mammoth | Delta Center | SLC, 4.3 mi | NHL arena airports |
| Real Salt Lake | America First Field | SLC, 15 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Salt Lake City event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 388 events in and around Salt Lake City; 61% on Fri–Sun; 267 of the 382 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Margaret Glaspy
The Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $50.00View TicketsUtah Utes Women's Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $17.00View TicketsAfter - Band
Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $45.00View TicketsJoanne Shaw Taylor
The State Room, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $57.00View TicketsSalt Lake City Stars vs. Rip City Remix
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
LUCY (Cooper B. Handy)
Kilby Court, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $45.00View TicketsThe Outsiders
Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $260.00View TicketsMissio
The Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, Utah
From about $53.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Salt Lake City: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater it is SLC, 4.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater?
The closest airport to Delta Hall at The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 4.8 miles away in a straight line.
How far is SLC from downtown Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 5 miles (8 km) from downtown Salt Lake City in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Salt Lake City?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
How many events are in Salt Lake City in the next 30 days?
388 in and around Salt Lake City in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 61% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 267 of the 382 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Delta Center?
The closest airport to Delta Center is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 4.3 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Utah Jazz's home arena?
The Utah Jazz and the Utah Mammoth play home games at Delta Center. The closest airport to Delta Center is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 4.3 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Real Salt Lake's home stadium?
The Real Salt Lake play home games at America First Field. The closest airport to America First Field is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 15 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Salt Lake City, 5 miles away in a straight line.
