How to get from Salt Lake City to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 7h 6m total

Flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

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Best fares from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

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Cheapest one-way $210 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $210 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $210

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 7h 6m
two tickets, via Dallas: $97
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,432 mi (2,305 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

7h 6m

with the connection

Salt Lake City to Dallas flight 2h 41m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to New Orleans: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $97

Via Austin

7h 12m

with the connection

Salt Lake City to Austin flight 2h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Austin to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

Via Phoenix

7h 41m

with the connection

Salt Lake City to Phoenix flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Phoenix to New Orleans flight 2h 56m

Via Las Vegas

7h 54m

with the connection

Salt Lake City to Las Vegas flight 1h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to New Orleans flight 3h 24m

Via Atlanta

8h 19m

with the connection

Salt Lake City to Atlanta flight 3h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $286

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Salt Lake City to cities closest to New Orleans

Salt Lake City to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 40m from $223 Salt Lake City to Dallas Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 41m from $42 Salt Lake City to Austin Austin: 459 mi (739 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 47m from $132 Salt Lake City to Tampa Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 20m from $215 Salt Lake City to Jacksonville Jacksonville: 503 mi (810 km) from New Orleans, flight 6h 44m from $379 Salt Lake City to Orlando Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 4h 26m from $199

To New Orleans from cities closest to Salt Lake City

Las Vegas to New Orleans Las Vegas: 362 mi (583 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 3h 24m Phoenix to New Orleans Phoenix: 505 mi (813 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 2h 56m Los Angeles to New Orleans Los Angeles: 580 mi (933 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 3h 40m from $171 San Francisco to New Orleans San Francisco: 599 mi (964 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 5h 25m from $112 San Diego to New Orleans San Diego: 628 mi (1,010 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 3h 35m Seattle to New Orleans Seattle: 700 mi (1,126 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 4h 38m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

Via Dallas: 2h 41m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 7h 6m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $97. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Salt Lake City and New Orleans?

Dallas (7h 6m total), Austin (7h 12m total), Phoenix (7h 41m total), Las Vegas (7h 54m total) and Atlanta (8h 19m total).

How far is New Orleans from Salt Lake City?

1,432 mi (2,305 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.