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IDA → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (Idaho Falls) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range, providing dramatic views of rugged peaks, deep canyons, and high-altitude lakes throughout the short flight.
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Caribou-Targhee Forest
Dense evergreen forests and rolling foothills immediately south of Idaho Falls.
Bear Lake
Known as the Caribbean of the Rockies for its striking turquoise-blue water, visible on clear days.
Wasatch Range
Continuous views of the jagged mountain peaks that define the Utah landscape.
Powder Mountain
Aerial perspective of the vast ski terrain and ridges near Ogden, Utah.
Cache Valley
The picturesque agricultural valley surrounding the city of Logan.
Book a morning flight to have the sun at your back, perfectly illuminating the granite faces of the Wasatch Mountains. Since this is a short flight usually operated by regional jets, ensure you get a window seat away from the wing to see the steep canyons leading into the Salt Lake Valley.
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Snake River
The winding silver ribbon of the Snake River as it meanders through southern Idaho.
Great Salt Lake
The massive, shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Antelope Island
The largest island in the lake, featuring rugged hills and a unique desert ecosystem.
Evaporation Ponds
Vibrant, multi-colored solar evaporation ponds used for mineral extraction near the lake's edge.
The Lucin Cutoff
The historic railroad causeway that bisects the Great Salt Lake, often creating a color difference in the water.
The right side is spectacular during late afternoon or sunset flights, as the sun reflects off the Great Salt Lake and salt flats. Watch for the transition from the volcanic basalt of the Snake River Plain to the white salt crusts of the Great Basin.
Book Hotels in Salt Lake CityDistance: 303 km (188 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: IDA (43.514599, -112.070999)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: Domestic
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