What Is The Closest Airport To Arches National Park?

Trying to figure out what is the closest airport to Arches National Park? You’re not alone.

If you’re flying in from out of state, it can be surprisingly tricky to figure out which airport actually makes the most sense for your trip – especially when you’re juggling flight options, rental cars, and drive times.

This guide is for anyone flying in to explore Arches for the first time – especially if you’re building a Southwest road trip, visiting multiple parks, or just trying to get to Moab efficiently.

Quick tip? Canyonlands Field Airport is technically the closest airport near Arches National Park, but it’s not always the most practical choice.

‼️ For more detailed information about other nearby airports, including the closest major airport to Arches National Park, read my Guide to all the Airports Near Arches National Park.

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The Arches National Park Nearest Airport

Canyonlands Regional Airport – 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. It’s the closest airport to Arches National Park airport with commercial flights.

There are other attractions close to the airport that you can also visit while you’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.

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

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.

Location

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

Distance to Arches National Park

🔰 14.2 miles

Travel time to Arches National Park

⌚ 22 minutes

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

✈️ SkyWest Commuter Jets (through United Express): Denver
✈️ SkyWest Commuter Jets (through Delta Connection): Salt Lake City

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Rental car options

🚗 Onsite: Canyonlands Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, National

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Getting from Canyonlands Fields Airport to Arches National Park:

🚖 Taxi and shuttle services are available to and from Moab, then rent a car to get to the park.
🚘 Car rentals
🚍 Bus Tours

Pros

It’s the Arches National Park nearest airport
Connected to major airports like Salt Lake City and Denver International Airports
Drive to other attractions like Canyonlands National Park, which is only around 30 minutes from Arches
Scenic, charter, and helicopter services are available
Open year-round

Cons

Limited flights options
Few car rental service options
Budget flights are not offered
Flights are more expensive

✨ PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ✨
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 I’m sure you’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 – and when – and how to coordinate it all.

To help take away the overwhelm of planning a trip to Arches, I’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, there’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.

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Have a great trip to Arches National Park! I hope this guide has helped you decide what airport to fly into for Arches National Park.

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About the Author

James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.

He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’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 has published detailed itineraries for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as 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 many publications, including USA Today, Newsweek, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.

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