Private charter between Albuquerque and Salt Lake City starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Albuquerque (ABQ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) and Salt Lake City to Albuquerque — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Albuquerque and Salt Lake City is about 794 km (493 miles), or 429 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Albuquerque–Salt Lake City spans US$10,000 – US$28,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 30m | 1h 21m – 1h 39m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 30m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 28m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 25m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 25m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 23m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 19m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Albuquerque and Salt Lake City are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Albuquerque, United States: Albuquerque International Sunport, Double Eagle II Airport, Belen Regional Airport and Moriarty Municipal Airport.
Salt Lake City, United States: Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport, Ogden Hinckley Airport, Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport, Provo Municipal Airport and Heber Valley Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Albuquerque: Albuquerque (ABQ); Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City (SLC, KU42), Ogden (OGD), Provo (PVU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 01:00 UTC.
Albuquerque→Salt Lake City runs about 11 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque → Salt Lake City | 35 | 86 min | 63 min | Pilatus PC-12 (11), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Bombardier Challenger (2) |
| Salt Lake City → Albuquerque | 30 | 75 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (10), Cessna Citation XLS (6), Bombardier Challenger (2), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
65 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Albuquerque International Sunport | Salt Lake City International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABQ / ABQ | KSLC / SLC |
| Longest hard runway | 13,793 ft | 12,002 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,355 ft | 4,227 ft |
Albuquerque International Sunport is at 5,355 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Albuquerque to Salt Lake City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Albuquerque International Sunport has 13,793 ft and Salt Lake City International Airport 12,002 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 794 km.
Alternates within range: Double Eagle II Airport (7,398 ft, 21 km) · Belen Regional Airport (6,601 ft, 48 km) · Moriarty Municipal Airport (7,702 ft, 56 km) · Mid Valley Airpark (4,332 ft, 34 km) · South Valley Regional Airport (5,862 ft, 19 km) · Ogden Hinckley Airport (8,107 ft, 45 km) · Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport (6,102 ft, 37 km) · Provo Municipal Airport (8,603 ft, 67 km)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City.
Pets are welcome on every Albuquerque–Salt Lake City charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Albuquerque–Salt Lake City quote requests within 60 minutes.
Demand on Albuquerque–Salt Lake City comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$28,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 30m gate to gate over 794 km (493 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Albuquerque–Salt Lake City charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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