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Salt Lake City International Airport Guide

Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.

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Terminals & connections
Layover helper
Security & TSA
Lounges
Amenities
Ground transport
Parking
Can I leave?
FAQ

Quick answer

Terminals: 1 terminal
Minimum connection time: 30 min domestic, 1 hr 30 min international to domestic
Arrive: 2 hr before domestic, 3 hr before international (TSA advice)
Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes · Sleep pods: Yes

Map

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Terminals & connections

Salt Lake City International Airport has 1 terminal. Transfer system: Central Tunnel moving walkway between Concourses A and B. All gates connect via the central walkway.

Single new terminal (Concourses A and B, opened 2020)

10 airlines: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and more

SLC was completely rebuilt as a single-terminal airport (2020); A and B concourses are linked by the Central Tunnel walkway.

Minimum connection times

Domestic to domestic: 30 min
Domestic to international: 1 hr 30 min
International to domestic: 1 hr 30 min
International to international: 1 hr 30 min
Transfer system: Central Tunnel moving walkway between Concourses A and B
Airside connected: Not published

Check your connection time at SLC

Layover helper

Find how long to plan for a connection at SLC: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.

Minimum connection at SLC

30min

Comfortable

60+ min

The shortest connection airlines usually sell here. Includes the walk between gates. Source: OAG

Comfortable is our guidance, not a rule.

Flying Delta both ways?Delta is a hub carrier here, with its own same-airline minimums

Both flights on Delta?YesNo

Connection	Delta	Airport	vs airport
Domestic → Domestic	30'	30'	0
Domestic → International	35'	90'	-55'
International → Domestic	55'	90'	-35'
International → International	55'	90'	-35'

Delta's same-airline minimums (OAG). Mixed-airline connections use the airport standard.

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Security & TSA

Security waits at SLC vary by time of day and checkpoint. The TSA advises arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight, as Salt Lake City International Airport's website notes. Check live SLC security wait times

TSA PreCheck: Available
CLEAR: Available
Global Entry: Available

Lounges

1 notable lounge at SLC, including airline-branded clubs and third-party options accessible via Priority Pass or day-pass. Check your credit card benefits (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X) before paying a day-pass fee.

Delta Sky Club

Concourse A

Delta / SkyTeam

Access: Sky Club membership, Delta One

Amenities: Outdoor terrace, Showers

Amenities

6 of 7 core amenities available at SLC: showers, sleep pods, free WiFi, nursing rooms, chapel, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated very good. Dining options span 1 terminal.

Showers

Available

Delta Sky Clubs

Sleep pods

Available

Minute Suites (Concourse A, near Gate A33)

WiFi

Free (very good)

Brand-new airport with fast WiFi.

Nursing rooms

Available

Both concourses

Chapel

Available

Central plaza

Pet relief areas

Available

Pet relief areas

Dining highlights

Concourse B: Market Street Grill, Squatters Pub Brewery

Ground transport to Salt Lake City

No official source we checked publishes a ride time from SLC to downtown Salt Lake City.

Option	Cost	Time
UTA TRAX Green Line Train Direct light rail to downtown Salt Lake City.	$2.50	Varies
Uber/Lyft Rideshare SLC is only 7 miles from downtown.	Varies	Varies

Parking

SLC parking ranges from $14/day economy to $45/day short-term. Official SLC lots: Daily Garage $45 (short-term); Lot E $25/day surface lot (long-term); Long-Term Economy $14/day with free shuttle (economy); Premium Reserved $65. The Daily Garage and Economy increases took effect July 1, 2026.

Short-term: $45/day
Long-term: $25/day
Economy: $14/day
Valet: Not published

Can I leave SLC during a layover?

With a 3-hour layover, stay inside SLC. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Salt Lake City.

TRAX runs from the airport to downtown Salt Lake City, where Temple Square or lunch downtown makes a good layover trip.

Overnight layover hotels

Radisson SLC
5-min shuttle
$$

Frequently asked questions

How early should I arrive at SLC?

The TSA advises arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight, as Salt Lake City International Airport's website notes. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.

What is the minimum connection time at SLC?

SLC requires at least 30 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 90 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: Central Tunnel moving walkway between Concourses A and B.

Can I leave SLC during a 6-hour layover?

With 3 hours you should stay inside SLC. A 6-hour layover is enough to leave the airport briefly. TRAX runs from the airport to downtown Salt Lake City, where Temple Square or lunch downtown makes a good layover trip.

Does SLC have showers?

Yes, SLC has showers at Delta Sky Clubs.

Does SLC have sleep pods?

Yes. Minute Suites (Concourse A, near Gate A33) offers private sleep rooms.

Is WiFi free at SLC?

Yes. SLC offers free WiFi throughout the airport. Brand-new airport with fast WiFi.

What is the cheapest way to get from SLC to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest option is typically UTA TRAX Green Line at $2.50, taking a variable amount of time. Direct light rail to downtown Salt Lake City.

Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at SLC?

SLC supports TSA PreCheck and has CLEAR lanes. Global Entry kiosks are available for returning international travelers. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, and SLC posts live wait times on its website.

Where should I eat at SLC during a layover?

Notable dining at SLC includes Market Street Grill (Concourse B), Squatters Pub Brewery (Concourse B).

How much does parking cost at SLC?

SLC parking rates: $45/day short-term, $25/day long-term, $14/day economy. Official SLC lots: Daily Garage $45 (short-term); Lot E $25/day surface lot (long-term); Long-Term Economy $14/day with free shuttle (economy); Premium Reserved $65. The Daily Garage and Economy increases took effect July 1, 2026.

Is there a hotel at SLC for overnight layovers?

The closest option is Radisson SLC (5-min shuttle, $$). Budget time for the shuttle or rideshare in your overnight plan. For shorter rest stops, SLC also offers Minute Suites (Concourse A, near Gate A33).

Are there pet relief areas at SLC?

Yes. Pet relief areas.

Is there a chapel or prayer room at SLC?

Yes. Central plaza.

Compare SLC to other airports

See how SLC ranks against the other 111 airports in our dataset.

Best for layoversSLC is workable for 6h+ layovers With sleep podsSLC has Minute Suites (Concourse A, near Gate A33)Shortest MCTSLC dom-to-dom: 30 min · intl-to-dom: 1 hr 30 min

Airlines operating at SLC

Look up baggage policies for any airline flying out of SLC.

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Sources & verification

Connection times, security, ground transport, parking and sleep pods verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Salt Lake City International Airport before flying.

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