- Must visit
Natural History Museum of Utah
Major museum with dinosaur fossils, Utah geology, Indigenous histories, and panoramic foothill views. One of the city’s strongest family-friendly cultural attractions.
Flights from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT depart on average 52 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $278 (€227) but you can travel from only $194 (€159) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1432 miles (2305 km) distance in 5h 22m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1432 miles (2305 km) |
Average flight duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $278 (€227) |
Flights per day 52 |
Fastest flight 5h 22m |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Cheapest price
$334
Average price
$435
Fastest journey
5 h 32 m
Average duration
8 h 18 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
2305 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT will cost around $435 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $334.
Of the 2 flights that leave New Orleans, LA for Salt Lake City, UT onMon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct flights cover the 2305 km distance in an average of 8 h 18 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 32 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the longest flights will take 11 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $194. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $194, and a train costs an average of $244.
Distance: 1432 miles (2305 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$548 Average price | $785 Average price | $372 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 28m Average total duration Fastest 9h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 54h 17m Average total duration 53h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50h 57m Average total duration 50h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT:
A bus is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $548 (€448).
A bus is $413 (€338) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT costing on average $785 (€642).
Other travel options to Salt Lake City, UT take longer:
Bus takes on average 50h 27m.
Train takes on average 53h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Salt Lake City, UT flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2744 · UA2017 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h40 | 4:55 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2744 · UA2358 · UA2017 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h40 | 4:55 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2744 · UA1575 · UA1963 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h03 | 1:18 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2744 · UA2242 | 5:15 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h44 | 11:59 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA2607 | 5:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h40 | 10:26 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA2613 | 5:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h25 | 1:11 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA2594 | 5:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h05 | 3:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA468 · AA558 | 5:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 15h10 | 7:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1437 · UA1986 | 6:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 17h42 | 10:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2315 · UA1955 | 6:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h47 | 3:17 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2315 · UA543 | 6:30 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h41 | 7:11 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA237 · AA2596 | 6:50 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h15 | 4:05 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA237 · AA3133 | 6:50 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 16h26 | 10:16 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA237 · AA2616 | 6:50 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h52 | 12:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2124 · UA2242 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h59 | 11:59 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2124 · UA2358 · UA2017 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h55 | 4:55 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2124 · UA5953 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h38 | 6:38 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA2993 | 7:43 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 16h16 | 10:59 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA2613 | 7:43 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h28 | 1:11 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA558 | 7:43 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h13 | 7:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1470 · AA2594 | 7:43 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h08 | 3:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1392 · UA2410 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h46 | 8:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1840 | 8:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h09 | 3:13 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA1963 | 8:04 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h14 | 1:18 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1390 · AA2594 | 9:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h11 | 3:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1390 · AA558 | 9:40 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h16 | 7:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2105 · UA2611 · UA543 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h18 | 7:11 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2172 · UA1435 | 10:10 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 24h50 | 10:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2172 · UA1986 | 10:10 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h32 | 10:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2594+ AA3947 | 11:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h31 | 3:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6155 · UA2410 | 11:42 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h04 | 8:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2253 · UA1246 · UA5762 | 11:54 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h31 | 7:25 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2253 · UA382 · UA5753 | 11:54 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h05 | 11:59 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2885 · AA2993 | 12:18 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h41 | 10:59 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA558 | 12:18 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h38 | 7:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2885 · AA2378 | 12:18 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 13h18 | 12:36 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2770 · UA1710 | 2:01 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h47 | 10:48 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA470 · UA1851 | 2:21 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h35 | 8:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2325 · UA5762 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h50 | 7:25 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2325 · UA1851 | 2:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h21 | 8:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA558+ AA3721 | 2:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h11 | 7:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2772 · UA2157 | 3:43 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h00 | 10:43 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2772 · UA1654 · UA5646 | 3:43 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h01 | 10:44 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2224 · UA2157 | 5:35 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h08 | 10:43 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2194 · AA2993 | 6:01 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h58 | 10:59 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2194 · AA2378 | 6:01 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h35 | 12:36 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2191+ AA4921 | 6:12 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h01 | 11:13 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2194 · UA5405 | 7:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 17h45 | 11:49 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2194 · UA543 | 7:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 25h07 | 7:11 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2194 · UA2017 | 7:04 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 22h51 | 4:55 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2235 · UA1435 | 7:39 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 15h21 | 10:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2158 · AA2378 | 7:56 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h40 | 12:36 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major museum with dinosaur fossils, Utah geology, Indigenous histories, and panoramic foothill views. One of the city’s strongest family-friendly cultural attractions.
The University of Utah’s art museum, known for global collections spanning ancient to contemporary works. A rewarding stop for serious art lovers.
Contemporary museum blending art, science, technology, and social issues through interactive exhibitions in downtown Salt Lake City.
Central downtown corridor running past Temple Square, modern plazas, shops, and event spaces. One of the city’s most walkable and active areas.
Short uphill viewpoint hike with one of the classic panoramic looks over downtown, the Great Salt Lake, and surrounding mountains.
Open-air district for walking, public art, fountains, events, and nearby museums. Popular with visitors and increasingly visible on social media.
A classic Utah casserole of hash browns, cheese, sour cream, and crunchy cornflake topping, long associated with community gatherings and local comfort food.
A regional burger style popular in Salt Lake City and across Utah, topped with thin-sliced pastrami for a salty, smoky extra layer.
In Utah, scones are fluffy pieces of fried dough often served with honey butter or powdered sugar, a beloved local diner and cafe treat.
An established neighborhood restaurant offering creative New American cuisine, thoughtful plating, and a more intimate upscale dining experience.
An iconic Salt Lake City restaurant celebrated for its Mexican cuisine, especially complex mole sauces, with a lively, casual atmosphere.
A long-established Emigration Canyon favorite known for hearty breakfasts, burgers, and Utah scones in a historic, laid-back mountain setting.
Moderate for a U.S. city. Hotels can be pricey in peak ski season, while casual dining and transit stay fairly reasonable.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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