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The Airports near Arches National Park

Trying to figure out the best airport to fly into for Arches? Youโ€™re not alone.

Itโ€™s one of the first โ€“ and most confusing โ€“ decisions travelers face when planning a trip to Arches National Park. There are several options, and each one has trade-offs: flight availability, drive time, rental car access, and cost.

There are multiple ways to do this trip โ€“ flying into big cities, small regional airports, and everything in between. Some routes save time. Others save money. A few? Not worth the hassle.

In this guide, Iโ€™ll walk you through what Iโ€™ve learned so you can choose the best option for your trip.

This guide is for anyone flying in from out of state and trying to figure out the easiest, fastest, or most affordable way to reach Moab, the gateway to Arches.

Need a quick tip? The closest airport is Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY), but the best airport for Arches National Park often depends more on where youโ€™re coming from than how close it is.

Iโ€™ll break down all the major airports near Arches National Park, including pros, cons, distance, and flight options, so you can make the choice that fits your plans and priorities.

Letโ€™s get started and find the right airport to launch your red rock adventure.

โ€ผ๏ธ If you just want to know the nearest airport, read my guide to the Airport Nearest Arches National Park.

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What Are The Best Airports Near Arches National Park?

The airports closest to Arches National Park are:

๐Ÿ›ซ Canyonlands Regional Airport โ€“ Moab
๐Ÿ›ซ Grand Junction Regional Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ Cortez Municipal Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ Salt Lake City International Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ Cedar City Regional Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ St George Regional Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ Denver International Airport
๐Ÿ›ซ Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

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The Airports near Arches National Park

Canyonlands Regional Airport โ€“ Moab (Canyonlands Field) (CNY)

Rock spires in front of a snow-capped mountain in Moab, Utah near Canyonlands Field Airport

Canyonlands Field is a small domestic airport located in the northwest part of Moab, providing aviation services to the town and other Southeastern areas of Utah. Itโ€™s technically the Arches National Park closest airport with commercial flights.ย ย 

There are other attractions close to the airport that you can also visit while youโ€™re in the area like Canyonlands National Park, the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Manti-La Sal National Forest. You can also try the helicopter, scenic, and charter services offered at this airport.ย ย 

SkyWest Airlines under United and Delta Airlines have daily flights to and from Denver and Salt Lake City respectively.ย ย 

From the airport, you can take a taxi or shuttle service to Moab if you want to lessen your driving time to the park. But you can also rent cars at the airport.ย ย 

Location

This regional commercial airport is located in Grand County, northwest of Moab.ย ย 

Distance to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 14.2 milesย 

Travel time to Arches National Park

โŒš 22 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Canyonlands Fields Airport? Which airports connect there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ SkyWest Commuter Jets (through United Express): Denver
โœˆ๏ธ SkyWest Commuter Jets (through Delta Connection): Salt Lake City

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Canyonlands Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, National

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Canyonlands Fields Airport to Arches National Parkย 

๐Ÿš˜ Taxi and shuttle services are available to and from Moab, then rent a car to get to the park.
๐Ÿš˜ Car rentals
๐Ÿš Bus Toursย ย 

Pros

  • Itโ€™s the Arches National Park nearest airportย 
  • Connected to major airports like Salt Lake City and Denver International Airportsย 
  • Drive to other attractions like Canyonlands National Park, which is only around 30 minutes from Archesย 
  • Scenic, charter, and helicopter services are availableย ย 
  • Open year-roundย 

Cons

  • Limited flights optionsย ย 
  • Few car rental service optionsย ย 
  • Budget flights are not offeredย ย 
  • Flights are more expensiveย ย 

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ When youโ€™re traveling to see other attractions like Canyonlands National Park
โœ”๏ธ If you have less time to travel
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re flying from connecting flights from Denver or Salt Lake Cityย 


Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)ย 

Grand Junction Colorado 1

Another Arches National Park airport nearby you can fly to is Grand Junction Regional Airport.ย  Itโ€™s the second nearest airport to Moab / Arches National Park with flights available on several airlines.ย ย 

Flights flying into and from here include Allegiant, American Airlines, United, and Frontier. Itโ€™s easily accessible if youโ€™re coming from major cities like Dallas, Phoenix, Santa Ana, and Las Vegas. They also offer seasonal flights from/ to Mesa and Los Angeles.ย ย 

It takes around an hour and a half to reach Arches National Park. However, you can visit nearby attractions near Grand Junction like the Colorado National Monument on the way to make the most of your stay in the area.ย ย 

Location

The airport is located three miles northeast of Grand Junction in Mesa County.ย ย 

Distance to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 110 milesย 

Travel time to Arches National Park

โŒš 1 hour 36 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Grand Junction Regional Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Allegiant: Santa Ana, Las Vegas, Mesa, AZ (seasonal flights from October to May)
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles (seasonal service)
โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines: Denver
โœˆ๏ธ Frontier

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, National

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Rental car
๐Ÿš˜ Shuttle services, SUV and van services to Moab, then rent a car to get to the park.ย ย 

Pros

  • Only takes about an hour and a half to reach Arches National Parkย ย 
  • Connecting flights to five major citiesย ย 
  • Offers flights year-roundย ย 
  • A good number of car rental optionsย ย ย 

Cons

  • More expensive flightsย ย 
  • No budget flights availableย ย 
  • Limited airline choicesย 
  • Flights to Mesa, Arizona and Los Angeles are seasonal onlyย 

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re coming from Mesa County and nearby areas
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re planning to visit the Grand Junction area or other sites like Colorado National Monumentย 


Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)ย 

Lake surrounded by trees, and behind is the mountain under the cloudy blue sky near Cortez Airport

Cortez Municipal Airport lies between Mesa Verde National Park and Ute Mountain, three miles southwest of Cortez. Itโ€™s not the nearest airport to Arches National Park, but itโ€™s very convenient to Mesa Verde National Park, so if youโ€™re planning to visit both parks, this is a good option. Itโ€™s more or less a two-hour drive to Arches National Park.ย 

Boutique Air is the sole aircraft provider at the airport with commercial flights connected to Denver International Airport and Phoenix Sky-Harbor International Airport. So, getting to Arches is still convenient if youโ€™re coming from these airports.ย ย 

Location

Itโ€™s located three miles from Cortez in Montezuma Countyย 

Distance to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 123 milesย 

Travel time to Arches National Park

โŒš 2 hours 10 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Cortez Municipal Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Boutique Air: commercial flights connected to Denver International Airport and Phoenix Sky-Harbor International Airport

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Enterprise

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Getting from Cortez Municipal Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental

Pros

  • Connecting flights to Denver and Phoenixย ย 
  • Very convenient to Mesa Verde National Park if youโ€™re visiting there on your trip to Archesย 
  • Open all yearย 

Cons

  • Limited operating hoursย 
  • Limited car rental serviceย ย 
  • Long(ish) drive to Arches National Parkย ย 
  • There are no budget flights hereย ย 

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ When youโ€™re also planning to visit Mesa Verde National Parkย 


Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Salt Lake City International AirportUtah Near Canyonlands Field Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport is your best choice if youโ€™re coming from major US cities and international cities outside the country and you donโ€™t want to connect to a small plane. Itโ€™s the closest international airport to Moab, Utah and Arches National Park.ย ย 

From Salt Lake City, you can take a connecting flight via Delta to Canyonlands Fields or start an epic Utah road trip.ย ย 

Flying to this airport is also a good option if youโ€™re flying on a budget or getting points for frequent flyer programs from your airline. Thereโ€™s no international airport near Arches National Park but Salt Lake City International Airport is the closest major airport to Moab, Utah so there are plenty of airline options to choose from.ย ย 

If youโ€™re also checking out the city or staying there before or after your visit Arches, flying here would be the most convenient for you.ย ย 

Location

Itโ€™s located near Interstate 80 just six miles from Salt Lake City.ย 

Distance of Salt Lake City to Arches National Park/Moab

๐Ÿ”ฐ 235 milesย ย 

Travel time from Salt Lake City โ€“ Arches National Park

โŒš It takes about 3 hours 45 minutes to travel from Salt Lake City to Arches National Parkย 

What airlines fly out of Salt Lake City International Airport?ย  Which airports connect to there?ย 

Salt Lake International Airport has connecting flights to Canyonlands Field via Delta Airlines. Other airlines that fly out of this airport include:ย ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Aeromexico: Mexico City
โœˆ๏ธ Air Canada: Montreal, Toronto
โœˆ๏ธ Alaska Airlines: Seattle/Tacoma, Portland OR, San Diego
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago-O`Hare
โœˆ๏ธ Delta Airlines: multiple cities around the US
โœˆ๏ธ Eurowings Discover: Frankfurt
โœˆ๏ธ Frontier Airlines: Denver
โœˆ๏ธ JetBlue Airways: Boston, New York- JFK
โœˆ๏ธ Spirit Airlines: Orlando
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest Airlines: Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago-Midway, Phoenix, San Jose (CA), Orange County, Dallas-Love Field
โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines: Denver, Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston-Bush

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite (Gateway Center): Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty
๐Ÿš— Offsite: ACE Rent-A-Car, Affordable, Fox Rent-A-Car, Go Rentals, NU Car Rentals, Rugged Rental

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Getting from Salt Lake City Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentals and shuttle buses are available from Salt Lake to Arches National Park / Moab
๐Ÿš˜ Connecting flight to Canyonlands Fields, then take a rental carย 

Pros

  • The closest major airport to Moabย 
  • More flight domestic and international flight optionsย ย 
  • Budget airlines are availableย 
  • Plenty of options for car rental companiesย 
  • Can include Salt Lake City as part of your travel itineraryย ย 

Cons

  • Long drive if you choose to take a car rental from the airportย 
  • You only have one flight option to fly to Moabโ€˜s nearest airportย 

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re flying to and from major US cities and you donโ€™t want to take a smaller plane
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re including Arches National Park on a national park road trip around Utahโ€™s โ€˜Mighty Fiveโ€™
โœ”๏ธ If you want to see Salt Lake City
โœ”๏ธ If you have a particular airline that you prefer to fly with that doesnโ€™t have flights to the closer but smaller regional airportsย 


Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)

Gunnison Colorado

Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport is a domestic airport with connecting flights to major airline hubs in the country. United Airlines offers daily flights to Denver year-round.ย  Seasonal flights are also available to/from Houston on United Airlines and Dallas/Ft. Worth on American Airlines during the winter season, usually available from December to April.ย ย 

It will take you four hours to drive to Arches National Park, making it ideal for a road trip through Colorado that includes the wonderful Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.ย ย  There are some car rental services available and airport transfers provided by Alpine Express.ย ย 

Location

Itโ€™s located in the City of Gunnison, 28 miles from Crested Butte.ย ย 

Distance to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 231 milesย 

Travel time to Arches National Park

โŒš 4 hoursย 

What airlines fly out of Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport?ย  Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines: Denver; Houston (seasonal)
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Dallas/Ft. Worth (seasonal)ย 

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alpenglow Rentals, Hertz, Avis, Budgetย 

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental services are available
๐Ÿš˜ Taxis plus Shuttle Bus, then take a car rentalย ย 

Pros

  • An alternative to getting to Arches if youโ€™re flying from Denverย ย 
  • You can earn miles for United Airlinesโ€™ frequent flyer programย ย 
  • Itโ€™s close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, so is convenient if youโ€™re also visiting that national park on your trip to Arches National Parkย 

Cons

  • Limited airline optionsย ย 
  • Seasonal and limited flights to Houston and Dallas/Ft. Worthย ย 
  • Long drive to the parkย ย 

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re including a road trip through Colorado on your visit to Arches National Parkย 


Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)

Small trees are in the middle of hills, and below the mountain are building in Cedar City, Utah, on the opposite side

If you plan to have a longer trip and want to head out to other parks like Bryce Canyon, flying into Cedar City Regional Airport is a good option for you. The regional airport serves Delta Airlines with daily domestic flights to/ from Salt Lake City, so itโ€™s also convenient if youโ€™re coming from the city or areas nearby.ย ย 

Itโ€™s a four-hour drive to get to Arches National Airport from Cedar City Regional, but there are places to break your journey along the way as part of a longer road trip.ย 

Location

Itโ€™s located two miles northwest of Cedar City, Iron County.ย 

Distance from Cedar City to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 285 milesย 

Travel time to Arches National Park

โŒš 4 hoursย 

What airlines fly out of Cedar City Regional Airport?ย  Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Delta (operated by Sky West): Commercial daily flights to Salt Lake City International Airportย 

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Avis/Budget, Enterprise
๐Ÿš— Offsite: Enterprise

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Cedar City Regional Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentalsย 

Pros

  • Visit nearby Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Open all year

Cons

  • Longer drive to the park
  • Limited flight options
  • Connecting flights are limited to Salt Lake City
  • Flights can be more expensive
  • Budget flights are not offered

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™ll also visit other parks like Bryce Canyon National Parkย 


St. George Regional Airport (SGU)

Buildings are surrounded by trees below brown hills in St. George, Utah

St. George Regional Airport may not be the closest airport to Arches National Park but if you plan to include Zion National Park in your itinerary, flying here is a good choice. This regional airport has daily connecting flights on Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United, and Allegiant Airlines. They also offer charter services.ย ย 

You can rent a car from the airport and drive to Arches National Park, which will take you almost five hours. This may look like a long drive but using St. George if youโ€™re also visiting Zion can be a convenient option.ย ย 

Location

The airport is owned by the City of St. George and lies in the cityโ€™s central area in Washington County.ย ย 

Distance from St George, Utah to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 341 milesย 

Travel time from St George to Arches National Park

โŒš 4 hours 50 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of St George Regional Airport?ย  Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Delta: Salt Lake City
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Phoenix, Dallas
โœˆ๏ธ United: Denver, Los Angeles

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from St George Regional Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentalsย ย 

Pros

  • Convenient for Zion National Park
  • Direct and connecting flights to major cities like Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver, and Phoenix.

Cons

  • Long driving hours to the park
  • Car rental options are limited
  • Flights are limited and more expensive
  • Budget airlines are not offered
  • International flights are not available

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you plan to visit other parks like Zion National Park
โœ”๏ธ If you have a longer time to travelย 


Denver International Airport (DEN)

Two parked airplanes parallel each other in the middle of Denver International Airport and the mountains behind the airport.

Youโ€™ll have plenty of flight options to fly from/ to Denver International Airport. Whether youโ€™re traveling domestic or international, this airport offers convenient trips and budget flights. You can also check on your preferred airline to get points for miles.ย ย 

Youโ€™ll also have plenty of car rental options onsite and charter buses and shuttles to various locations in Colorado and nearby states. Taxis, limo services, and public services can take you around the city if you have a layover here.ย ย ย 

If you want to save some travel time, you can fly from Denver International Airport to Canyonland Fields Airport, which usually takes about an hour and a half.ย ย 

You can also get a rental car and drive to the park, especially if youโ€™re planning to drop by some city attractions along the way like Boulder, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs and take in the beauty of Colorado and Utah along the way. The most common route is taking I-70 west, then getting to Exit 182 on US-191 south towards Moab. From there, youโ€™re on to the last stretch to the park.ย ย 

Location

This airport is located on Denverโ€™s Peรฑa Boulevard.ย 

Distance from Denver to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 373 milesย 

Travel time from Denver, CO to Arches National Park

โŒš 5 hours 45 minutesย 

What airlines fly from Denver, Colorado to Arches National Park?ย  Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Multiple flights, both domestic and international services, fly to and from major airports.

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty Car Rental

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Denver Airport to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentals
๐Ÿš˜ Flight to Canyonlands Field in Moab and drive a rental car to the parkย ย 

Pros

  • Plenty of airline choices. Both domestic and international flights are availableย 
  • Budget flights are offered hereย ย 
  • Plenty of car rental companies to choose fromย ย ย ย 
  • Stop by other city attractions along the way like Golden, Boulder, and Aspen.ย ย 

Cons

  • Long drive to Arches National Park

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you want many options for flights and car rentals
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re planning to visit other places in Colorado and Utahย 


Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Mountains behind McCarran / Harry Reid Airport Las Vegas and at the forehand buildings are surrounded by trees beside the roads with several cars

Choosing flights from international airports like Las Vegasโ€™ Harry Reid Airport can offer you lots of travel benefits. Since this airport offers multiple flights, you can choose the best airline for you. You can get flights with good rates and have easy and convenient access to connecting flights. There are also several car rental agencies to choose from.ย 

If youโ€™re taking this route from Harry Reid, you can easily visit other parks like Zion National Park, Grand Canyonโ€™s North and/ or South Rim, and Page along the way. And, of course, you can stop at Las Vegas before or after your trip to Arches.ย ย 

Another option is taking a connecting flight to Grand Junction, ride a shuttle to Moab, and take a car rental for the rest of the trip.ย ย 

Location

The airport is located in Paradise in the outer Las Vegas Valley area.ย ย 

Distance Las Vegas to Arches National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 460 milesย 

Travel time Las Vegas โ€“ Arches National Park

โŒš 6 hours 40 minutesย 

What airlines fly out of Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport?ย  Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Harry Reid International Airport Las Vegas offers multiple domestic and international airlines with connecting flights to major airports around the country and internationally.ย 

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite (Rent-A-Car Center): Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Payless, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, National

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Las Vegas, NV to Arches National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rental services
๐Ÿš˜ Fly to Grand Junction, take a shuttle to Moab, and drive to the parkย ย 

Pros

  • Options for cheaper and budget flights
  • More car rental services to choose from
  • Stop by other attractions like Grand Canyon North and South Rims and Page
  • Check out Las Vegas

Cons

  • A longer trip to the park

This is the best airport for Arches National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you plan to visit other national and state park attractions and/or Las Vegas.
โœ”๏ธ If you have more time to travelย 


โœจ PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER โœจ

Choosing the best airport for your trip and booking flights is a very important step in planning your trip to Arches National Park, and I hope this guide is helping.

However, as Iโ€™m sure youโ€™re very aware, this is just one thing of many to decide and do. The thing that most people ask me about is how to put it all together into an itinerary that actually makes sense. They decide which airport to fly into, but still worry about how to minimize the crowds, what to do โ€“ and when โ€“ and how to coordinate it all.

To help take away the overwhelm of planning a trip to Arches, Iโ€™ve created several super detailed itineraries.

Without them, people often feel stressed about planning their trip. With them, they have the confidence of getting all the info they need in one spot. Plus, thereโ€™s flexibility built in, so they can easily adapt them to their own interests and activity levels.

There are 1-day and 2-3-day options: all with detailed hour-by-hour schedules, including alternatives for different activity and fitness levels, plus trail maps and descriptions, driving instructions, important information, essential tips, and everything else you need to make the most of your time in Arches National Park.

โžก๏ธ Check out the Arches National Park itinerary options

How to Decide Whatโ€™s The Best Airport Near Arches National Park, Utahย 

So, what airport do you fly into for Arches National Park?ย  Because everyoneโ€™s trip is different, the best airport will depend on your personalized itinerary and specifics of your trip.ย ย 

Some things to consider are:ย ย 

โ“ Where else are you planning to go on your trip?ย  If youโ€™re doing a road trip to all five of Utahโ€™s national parks, a more distant airport might actually make the most sense.ย 

โ“ When are you going?ย  The park is open all year round and features stunning views and experiences in different seasons. Are you going there to see the views during the hot summer or want to see the distant snow-capped mountains in winter? Do you plan to avoid the peak seasons at the park? Not all flights operate year-round, so you will need to factor this into your plans if traveling off season.ย 

โ“ Where are you staying? Are you staying in a hostel or inn? Looking for accommodation near the park can help you decide which airport to fly into.ย ย 

โ“ How much time do you have? Do you only have a short vacation or plan for a longer trip?ย  You can choose a closer airport if you have limited time to travel.ย ย 

โ“ Whatโ€™s your budget? Are you looking for budget flights? Which car rentals can give you the best deals?ย  Flight prices and car rental rates vary with different airports.ย ย 

โ“ Do you have a frequent flyer program with a specific airline?ย  Not all airlines fly into every airport, so if you want to get points with your favorite airline, this might limit which airports you can choose from.ย ย 

โ“ Where are you flying from?ย  Are you choosing to fly through a charter service? Are you flying domestic or taking an international flight? You have several options if youโ€™re going for connecting flights.ย ย 

โ“ What type of car do you want to rent when you arrive? Airports offer different car rental services. If you prefer a specific car rental agency, itโ€™s best to check whatโ€™s available at the airport youโ€™re going to fly into.ย ย 


FAQs About the Best Arches National Park Airport

Which is the airport closest to Arches National Park?ย 

The airport closest to Arches National Park is Canyonlands Field. Itโ€™s a domestic airport in Moab with connecting flights from Denver and Salt Lake City.

Where do you fly in to get to Arches National Park?ย 

You can fly into regional airports like Canyonlands Field or Grand Junction Airport, which are the nearest to Arches National Park based on proximity.

What airport do you fly into to go to Moab?

The airport at Moab is called Canyonlands Regional Airport (Canyonland Fields).ย  Larger airports that have connecting flights to Moab are Salt Lake City International Airport and Denver International Airport.

How far is Moab from airport?

Canyonlands Field is 30 miles from Moab so itโ€™s very convenient to fly there going to Arches National Park.


Map of Airports Near Arches National Park


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Have a great trip to Arches National Park!ย  I hope this guide has helped you decide how to fly to Arches National Park.

Additional Planning Resources for Arches National Park

โญ Planning a Trip to Arches National Park: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
โญ How Many Days in Arches National Park Do You Need?
โญ Guide To The Arches National Park Reservations System
โญ The 10 Best Hikes in Arches National Park
โญ In-Depth Guide To The Devilโ€™s Garden Hike
โญ Arches Scenic Drive: Complete Guide to All the Stops
โญ How To Get To Arches National Park
โญ What Is The Closest Airport To Arches National Park?
โญ 10 Tips For Visiting Arches National Park
โญ When is the Best Time to Visit Arches National Park?
โญ Visiting Arches National Park: What To Expect Throughout the Year
โญ 12 Fun Facts About Arches National Park
โญ Arches Itinerary
โญ The Best Airbnb Moab
โญ The Best Books About Arches National Park

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About the Author

James Ian at Yosemite

James Ian is aย national park, campingย andย hiking expert.

He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of theย national parksย in the United States. Withย over 35 years experienceย in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as aย travel plannerย whoโ€™s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.

Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James hasย published detailed itinerariesย for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well asย in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.

As a national park expert, James has contributed to manyย publications, including USA Today, Newsweek, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.

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