The Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) is excited for the return of Delta Air Lines flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, beginning Dec. 3, 2024. These direct flights to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will restore nonstop connectivity between the two destinations and provide GJT travelers with expanded hub connectivity.

“Restoring connectivity to Delta’s Salt Lake City hub has been the top air service development goal for the Airport since Delta service was suspended in January 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority Board Vice Chairwoman Linde Marshall. “I want to recognize the significant role the Grand Junction Regional Air Service Alliance played in bringing Delta service back.”

Delta Air Lines will become the third network carrier to serve GJT and SLC will be the fourth connecting hub with nonstop service from GJT. Delta flights are scheduled to operate twice daily most days throughout the year. The first daily flight is scheduled to depart in the early morning, and the second flight will depart mid-day.

“Delta’s return signifies a major economic boost in Grand Junction and Mesa County,” said Angela Padalecki, Executive Director at the Grand Junction Regional Airport, “The estimated total is an additional $34 million to GJT’s annual $1 billion impact on the region.”

GJT will be the only West Slope airport with nonstop service to Salt Lake City, and one of only four airports in the state with year-round Delta service.