When you’re planning your trip to ZionNational Park, one of the things you’ll need to decide is where to fly into.
In this guide, we’ll look at the nearest airport to Zion National Park.
It’s worth noting that although this is the closest airport to Zion National Park, it may not be the best for your trip. For more detailed information about other nearby airports, read my Guide to all the Airports Near Zion National Park.
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St. George Regional Airport (SGU)
What airport is closest to Zion National Park? St. George Regional Airport is the nearest airport. Zion National Park has two main sections. Springdale lies just outside the park’s South Entrance and is the most common place to stay for the park’s main Zion Canyon section. There’s no airport available in this area – the closest airport to Springdale is St George Airport.
Flying here requires you to have extra planning since this airport has limited commercial flights. Taking connecting flights from Salt Lake City is a frequent option here. You also need to consider if you’re planning to use the same airport when you leave Zion National Park.
Location
Located in Washington County on top of a mesa in the city of St. George.
Distance to Zion National Park
46 miles
Travel time to Zion National Park
It’s around 45 minutes to an hour’s drive to the park.
What airlines fly out of St. George Regional Airport?
- Delta: Salt Lake City
- American Airlines: Phoenix, Dallas
- United: Denver, Los Angeles
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Getting from St. George Airport to Zion National Park
- Local taxi services like Uber and Lyft are available at the airport to the shuttle station.
- The George Shuttle offers s frequent shuttle bus service to Springdale. From Springdale, there is a free shuttle into the national park.
Pros
- It’s the closest airport Zion National Park has
- Paid parking with daily fee. Arrangements can be made if you plan to park for 30 days or longer.
Cons
- Limited range of flights
- No non-stop flights from most destinations
- Flights tend to be more expensive
- No budget airlines fly here
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Have a great trip to Zion! I hope this guide has helped you discover the nearest airport to Zion National Park.
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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.
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