Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at SLC?
Salt Lake City International — Salt Lake City
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High Risk — 46% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at SLC means roughly a 46% chance of missing your flight.
46%
Miss Rate
85%
On-Time Rate
70m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at SLC
A 45-minute connection at SLC is very risky. There's roughly a 46% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 130 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
+Airport reliability: SLC has a 85% on-time rate — above average
−Below minimum connection time: SLC requires at least 50 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at SLC, the average delay is 70 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at SLC
50m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 45-minute layover is 5 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
Terminal Transfers at SLC
How to transfer: Walking between concourses; all connected airside in the new terminal
Transfer time: 5-15 minutes between the farthest gates
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — The new SLC terminal (opened 2020-2024) is a single connected facility. No re-screening needed for any connection.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 130+ minute layovers at SLC
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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