Flying from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) taking off from here.
Salt Lake City is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to SLC.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to SLC leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to SLC flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SLC:
Grab a Salt Lake City International Airport rental car and discover Salt Lake City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Fox - Rent A Car and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport flight.
The street address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
Central Salt Lake City is roughly 5 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport is £364. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £609. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to SLC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Salt Lake City. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to SLC plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Salt Lake City to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Salt Lake City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Salt Lake City right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Salt Lake City International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square and The Tabernacle are must-visits when exploring Salt Lake City.
Explore more of the United States
Salt Lake City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Salt Lake City, a trip to Pocatello will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Caldwell Park, Old Town and Bannock County Historical Museum.
Logan is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 105 kms (65 miles) north of Salt Lake City. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Anthropology, Bridger Bike Park and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.