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Airports Near Zion

Imagine taking off from home in the morning, only to watch the sunset illuminate The Watchman the very same day. Or starting the day strolling through the airport, but ending it with a stroll to the Emerald Pool waterfalls. Or waking up in your bed, then falling asleep under the stars of a Zion campsite. The airports closest to Zion National Park make this journey possible. 

Dream big, then fly easy. Book a flight into St. George for the quickest tarmac-to-trailhead route, or plan a road trip to Zion from Salt Lake City or Las Vegas, where the major international airports are located. Cedar City is another nearby regional airport, while Phoenix and Grand Junction offer other options, though they are farther away.

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St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is a 45-minute drive from the Zion Visitor Center. It serves connections coming from Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City.

St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is a 45-minute drive from the Zion Visitor Center. It serves connections coming from Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is a 4-hour (mostly) freeway drive to Zion's South Entrance.

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is a 4-hour (mostly) freeway drive to Zion's South Entrance.

Photo: Salt Lake City International Airport

Springdale welcomes Zion parkgoers from the South Entrance.

Springdale welcomes Zion parkgoers from the South Entrance.

Booking a Flight to Zion

There are three entrances to Zion. The South Entrance— via Springdale and St. George — is the most popular, so the airport-to-Zion distances below are measured here. The North Entrance (Kolob Canyon) is closest to Salt Lake City, while the East Entrance is mostly used by road-trippers from the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon National Park. 

St. George Regional Airport (SGU): Closest Airport to Zion

Touching down at the St. George Regional Airport (SGU) places travelers at the doorstep of the iconic red rock wilderness. A scenic 45-minute drive separates the airport from Springdale and the South Entrance, making it the ultimate shortcut to adventure. 

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) Las Vegas: Closest International Airport

The route from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Springdale and Zion National Park offers a smooth and scenic three-hour drive along I-15 North. This journey provides quite a contrast, starting with the Las Vegas Strip neon lights and ending under Zion’s certified Dark Sky. 

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): Best Airport to Access All Utah National and State Parks 

Flying into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the ultimate launchpad for an all-in-one Utah odyssey. The four-hour journey south on I-15 is a quick passage, allowing you to see the snow-capped Wasatch Range give way to the fiery cliffs and rolling mesas of southern Utah’s desert. 

Choosing the SLC airport not only grants you access to a world-class, modern terminal but also perfectly positions you to sweep through a state park or two, plus all Mighty 5 national parks in one epic, seamless road trip.

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