Is a 35 min layover in Salt Lake City long enough?

SLC · Salt Lake City International · Salt Lake City, United States
It Depends

A 35 minutes layover at SLC (Salt Lake City) is tight — it may or may not be enough.

This matches the domestic-domestic MCT exactly, so it can work only if both flights are on time and gates are close via the tunnel.
Concourses
3
Max Transit
20m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Delta Air Lines
Domestic → Domestic
35min
tight
Domestic → International
45min
✗
International → Domestic
75min
✗
International → International
60min
✗
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Check your gate assignment as soon as you land since Delta's hub banks often place connecting flights at the opposite end of the tunnel.
Use the moving walkways in the connector tunnel between Concourse A and B to save real time during tight connections.
If arriving internationally, budget extra time for the walk to and through the International Arrivals Facility, plus a second security screening if your next flight is domestic.
TSA PreCheck lanes exist at both concourse security checkpoints and can cut waits significantly during Delta's morning and evening banks.
Delta's Sky Club locations in both concourses are useful if you have a longer layover and want to wait out a delay comfortably.
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Low risk
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Concourses A and B are linked by an underground pedestrian tunnel equipped with moving walkways, taking about 12-15 minutes gate to gate under normal conditions. Passengers arriving internationally must exit through the International Arrivals Facility, clear CBP, collect and recheck bags if connecting, then pass back through TSA screening to reach either concourse, adding significant extra time.
Is 35 minutes enough for a layover at Salt Lake City International (SLC)?

This matches the domestic-domestic MCT exactly, so it can work only if both flights are on time and gates are close via the tunnel.

What is the minimum connection time at SLC?

Minimum connection times at Salt Lake City International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 35 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 35 minutes connection at SLC on an international flight?

35 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Salt Lake City International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. Concourses A and B are linked by an underground pedestrian tunnel equipped with moving walkways, taking about 12-15 minutes gate to gate under normal conditions. Passengers arriving internationally must exit through the International Arrivals Facility, clear CBP, collect and recheck bags if connecting, then pass back through TSA screening to reach either concourse, adding significant extra time.

How much time do I need for a layover at SLC?

We recommend at least 45 minutes for a comfortable connection at Salt Lake City International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 20 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at SLC?

Delta operates rebooking counters and self-service kiosks in both Concourse A and B, and SkyWest/Delta Connection desks can also assist regional passengers; the Sky Club agents can often rebook members without waiting in line.

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