Salt Lake City, home to “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” is famous for its ski resorts — 11 of them within an hour’s drive from downtown. Travelers seeking summer hikes and adventure love Utah for its natural wonders, including five national parks. Plus, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park are also within a reasonable driving distance from Salt Lake City.

Budget-savvy travelers look for cheap and simple ways to travel to Salt Lake on points and miles. If that’s you, here’s your points and miles guide to Salt Lake City.

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Photo courtesy of Anya Kartashova

Getting to Salt Lake City

Nearest airports

Just 6 miles west of downtown, Salt Lake City International is a brand-new airport that opened in September 2020 — the first new U.S. hub airport built in the 21st century.

TRAX, a light rail system, can get you from the new Airport Station to City Center Station and a number of other stops. Alternately, you can use a rideshare or taxi, which can pick you up from a designated spot and take you either downtown or straight to the slopes.

Major airlines flying to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City International is a Delta Air Lines hub. Most other domestic carriers operate routes to Salt Lake City, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. Internationally, KLM operates a seasonal flight direct from Amsterdam.

Flying to Salt Lake City on points and miles

Wondering what are the best points and miles for cheap flights to Salt Lake City? That depends a lot on where you’re flying from. You can also book your preferred airline, like Delta or United, using a partner airline’s frequent flyer program.