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SLC Airport guide
Salt Lake City International Airport has one terminal with Concourses A and B. The quickest way from SLC to downtown Salt Lake City is the TRAX Green Line (about 20 minutes, $2.50).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
TRAX Green Line, $2.50
about $25–$35
Domestic to domestic, same terminal
Layover you need to visit the city
Quick answer
The quickest way from SLC to downtown Salt Lake City is the TRAX Green Line (about 20 minutes, $2.50). Connecting here, allow at least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Delta, American, United, Southwest and Alaska.
- Terminals
- One terminal with Concourses A and B
- Taxi
- 10–20 min, about $25–$35
- Connecting
- At least 50 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
- Lounges
- Delta Sky Clubs (Concourses A and B)
Getting from SLC to downtown Salt Lake City
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- TRAX Green Lineto downtown Salt Lake Cityabout 20 min$2.50
- Taxi or rideshare10–20 minabout $25–$35
Inside SLC
Terminals and connections
Concourses A and B are linked by a tunnel with moving walkways inside security. Both concourses are long, so far gates take a while to reach.
How long a layover you need at SLCLounges
- •Delta Sky Clubs (Concourses A and B)
Sleep, showers and hotels
- •No hotel inside the terminal
Parking at SLC
- •Economy lot with shuttles, the cheapest
- •Terminal garage
Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check SLC's official site.
SLC tips
- •Check your gate number before you start walking; SLC's concourses are long.
Can you leave SLC on a layover?
With at least 3 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.
- Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
- To downtown Salt Lake City and back, the fastest way20 min
- Time in town worth the trip1 h
- Back through security to your gate1 h
- Layover you need3 h
Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.
Airlines at SLC
Major airlines that fly from SLC (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
- JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Sun Country Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 11 in Bag fees
- Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
- WestJet Carry-on 53 × 38 × 23 cm Bag fees
- Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
- KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
SLC airport FAQ
The quickest option is the TRAX Green Line to downtown Salt Lake City: about 20 minutes for $2.50. A taxi takes 10–20 min (about $25–$35).
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
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