⚡ 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.