How to travel from New Orleans to Salt Lake City, United States of America

The distance between New Orleans and Salt Lake City is around 1,455 miles (2,342km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from New Orleans to Salt Lake City by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Delta

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Houston Downtown, Dallas then Denver and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance1,920 miles (3,090km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to Salt Lake City by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $150 and will take around 5h 5m.

The distance between New Orleans and Salt Lake City is around 1,455 miles (2,342km).

It takes around 5h 5m to get from New Orleans and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and Salt Lake City, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between New Orleans and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New Orleans and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston Downtown, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between New Orleans and Salt Lake City. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from New Orleans and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from New Orleans (MSY) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC). The flight takes around 4hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between New Orleans and Salt Lake City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4hrs.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines fly between New Orleans and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from New Orleans (MSY) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC). These flights usually take around 4hrs.

The flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from New Orleans (MSY) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC).

The closest major airport to Salt Lake City is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (SLC) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Salt Lake City. Provo Airport (PVU) (PVU) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) (VEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from New Orleans and Salt Lake City. The distance is around 1,920 miles (3,090km) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Orleans to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around $150.

How do I get from New Orleans to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and Salt Lake City

Transport options from New Orleans to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 5m
$150
every 4 hours2,342km (1,455 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 17h
$275
once daily3,333km (2,071 miles)
Bus via Houston, TX1 day 18h
$305
once daily3,331km (2,070 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
$190
on demand3,090km (1,920 miles)

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Airports near Salt Lake City

The following major airports near Salt Lake City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Salt Lake City
PVU
Provo Airport (PVU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (62km) from Salt Lake City
VEL
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127 miles (204km) from Salt Lake City