Quick Airport Comparison
| Airport | Nearest Major Resort | Drive Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | Park City / Snowbird | 35 min | Utah skiing |
| Reno (RNO) | Palisades Tahoe | 45 min | Lake Tahoe |
| Denver (DEN) | Loveland / A-Basin | 1.5 hrs | Colorado variety |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Big Bear | 2.5 hrs | SoCal skiing |
| Seattle (SEA) | Snoqualmie | 50 min | Pacific NW |
Salt Lake City International
SLC • Utah
Park City
35 min
32 miles
Snowbird
40 min
29 miles
Brighton
40 min
32 miles
Deer Valley
45 min
37 miles
Pro Tip
SLC is the BEST airport for ski access in North America. "Ski City" marketing is real - you can be
skiing within 45 min of landing. The UTA Ski Bus is a budget gem!
Denver International
DEN • Colorado
Loveland
1.5 hrs
87 miles
A-Basin
1.75 hrs
92 miles
Breckenridge
2 hrs
104 miles
Vail
2 hrs
119 miles
Pro Tip
I-70 traffic can be brutal on weekends. Leave before 7am Saturday or after 2pm Sunday to avoid the
"I-70 Crawl." Bustang has WiFi and drops you right in town!
Reno-Tahoe International
RNO • Nevada
Palisades Tahoe
45 min
42 miles
Northstar
50 min
40 miles
Mt. Rose
30 min
25 miles
Heavenly
1 hr
58 miles
Pro Tip
Reno often has cheaper flights than Sacramento. The drive is beautiful but check chain requirements
- California enforces them strictly!
Seattle-Tacoma International
SEA • Washington
Snoqualmie
50 min
52 miles
Stevens Pass
1.5 hrs
85 miles
Crystal Mountain
1.5 hrs
76 miles
Mt. Baker
2.5 hrs
140 miles
Pro Tip
Seattle skiing is very day-trip friendly. Snoqualmie offers night skiing too - you can arrive
mid-afternoon and still get runs in!
Los Angeles International
LAX • California
Big Bear
2.5 hrs
100 miles
Mountain High
1.5 hrs
75 miles
Mammoth Mountain
5 hrs
310 miles
Pro Tip
For Mammoth, consider flying into Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) directly - much shorter drive! Big
Bear is the SoCal go-to for weekend warriors.