How far is Sun Valley from Boise?

Boise, Idaho’s capital city, is about two and a half hours from Sun Valley Resort by car, depending on traffic and the weather. Roads to the resort are well maintained and relatively flat. There are usually affordable flights from Boise to the Sun Valley airport that is 12 miles from Ketchum and Sun Valley.

Can I fly to Sun Valley?

Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) is about 12 miles from Ketchum and the ski resort. The small airport has a number of nonstop flights during ski season from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Seattle. Major airlines that operate at Friedman Memorial Airport include Alaska Airlines, Delta and United.

What major airlines service Sun Valley?

Three of the U.S.’s top airlines service Sun Valley and Ketchum: Alaska Airlines, Delta and United. Alaska Airlines has nonstop flights from Seattle. Delta operates nonstop flights from Salt Lake City. United Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Are there direct flights to Sun Valley from Los Angeles?

It’s easy to get from California to Idaho with a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) just outside of Ketchum, Idaho - 12 miles from the ski resort. Another option is to fly from LAX to Boise Airport (BOI), rent a vehicle and make the 2.5-hour drive to Sun Valley Resort.

Are there direct flights to Sun Valley from San Francisco?

From San Francisco’s airport (SFO), you can fly directly to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Sun Valley. Nonstop flights are offered by United Airlines. The local airport is about 12 miles from the ski resort. You can also fly from San Francisco to Boise Airport (BOI), but it will require a car rental or other transportation. It’s about a 2.5-hour drive or ride after your flight.

Are there direct flights to Sun Valley from Denver?

Denver International Airport has more flights to ski resorts than any other airport in the nation. To get to Sun Valley’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) from the Mile-High City, it’s an easy, nonstop flight courtesy of Delta Airlines. Another option is to fly to Twin Falls from Denver, rent a vehicle and drive about 1.5 hours to Ketchum/Sun Valley.

Are there direct flights to Sun Valley from Seattle?

If you’re looking for amazing skiing only a short flight from the King City, consider Sun Valley. Alaska Airlines currently has nonstop flights from Seattle to Sun Valley’s Friedman Memorial Airport twice a week during the early parts of the season. Daily flights begin around Dec. 17 and continue through the spring, concluding in late March or early April.

Is there public transportation in Sun Valley?

Getting around Sun Valley is easy once you get here. No need to rent a car; just hop on one of the free Mountain Rides buses and get where you need to be. The buses service Ketchum, Sun Valley and Hailey, with multiple “Around Town” routes during the winter. If you want a rental car, there are a number of options available. There’s also taxis and rideshares like Uber in the area.

Getting To Sun Valley

Map of nonstop flight routes to Sun Valley

Discover current flights and transportation into and around the area to help you plan your travel to Sun Valley, Idaho. We may seem like a remote vacation destination but getting here is easier than you might think. Yes, we do have an airport (SUN) only 12 miles from Ketchum & Sun Valley which is served by four major airlines and offers nonstop flights from eight major cities (see map above).

Boise, the capital of Idaho, has the biggest airport (BOI) in the state, is 150 miles southwest of Sun Valley, and offers even more nonstop flight destination options. Twin Falls (TWF) & Idaho Falls (IDA) are other nearby airports in the region.

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Airlines That Fly Non-Stop to Sun Valley, Idaho

BOOK WITH ALASKA AIRLINES

Nonstop from: Seattle (SEA) & San Diego (SAN) | Winter Only

BOOK WITH DELTA AIRLINES

Nonstop from: Salt Lake City (SLC), Seattle (SEA) & Los Angeles (LAX)

BOOK WITH UNITED AIRLINES

Nonstop from: San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Denver (DEN) & Chicago (ORD)

BOOK WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES

Nonstop from: Chicago (ORD) | Winter Only and Phoenix (PHX) | Winter Only

What to Expect At Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN)

Check with your air carrier for details on in-flight protocols.

Weather diversions can happen here in Sun Valley. Pay close attention to messaging from your air carrier. In most instances, every effort to get you out the same day will be made. Most commonly, you will be bussed to Twin Falls or Boise to continue with your service.

Passengers are advised to arrive at the Airport at least 2 hours is in advance to departure, especially during bad weather.

Using the Airlines name and Flight numbers from the flight schedule you can check the flight status at www.flightview.com. This site is not affiliated with Friedman Memorial Airport and we cannot be responsible for any inaccuracy in the information provided on this site.

To-Do List for Sun Valley (SUN) Passenger

Make sure you have your personal contact information (email, cell phone number) on your airline reservation and use your airline’s App to monitor details on flight status and protocols.There are numerous other apps also available to track flights.

Pay close attention to messages from your airline in the event of an extreme weather event that may affect your flight. The airlines will make every effort to assist passengers in the best way possible should an unexpected flight disruption occur.

Departing SUN passengers should arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance of the scheduled departure. Expect lines at check-in and at TSA security screening during busy travel periods and plan accordingly.

Bag check-in cut off times (if your bag is not checked in by this time you will miss your flight and need to get rebooked on a different flight).

• United Airlines: 45 minutes before scheduled flight departure
• Delta Airlines: 30 minutes before scheduled flight departure
• Alaska Airlines: 40 minutes before scheduled flight departure

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Summer & Fall Nonstop Flights

The Sun Valley Friedman Memorial Airport has nonstop flights from 6 major cities for the 2026 summer season.

SUMMER & FALL 2026 - 2027 FLIGHT SCHEDULE

San Francisco, CA | SFO

United Airlines flies nonstop from SFO to SUN through most of the summer season.
- Daily | May 21st - September 7th
- 1x weekly | Saturdays | June 27th - August 15th
- 6x weekly | September 8th - September 27th
- 5x weekly | September 28th - October 24th
Nearby airports to consider: SFO (nonstop to SUN*)
- Oakland - 30min drive
- San Jose - 1hr drive

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Los Angeles, CA | LAX

United Airlines flies nonstop from LAX to SUN for most of the summer season.
- 4x weekly | May 21st - June 30th, September 24th - October 22nd
- Daily | June 21st – September 23rd
- 5x weekly | June 25th - August 9th
Nearby airports: LAX (nonstop to SUN*)
- Hollywood Burbank - 30min drive
- Long Beach - 30min drive
- John Wayne - 1hr drive

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Seattle, WA | SEA

Alaska Airlines flies nonstop daily from SEA to SUN for most of the season.
- 2x weekly | May 1st - May 10, October 3rd - 31th
- 5x weekly | May 18 - June 8th, July 2nd - August 18th
- Daily June 13th - Sept 30th

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Salt Lake City, UT | SLC

Delta flies nonstop 2 to 3 times daily year-round

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Chicago, IL | ORD

United Airlines flies nonstop from ORD to SUN for most of the summer season.
- 2x weekly | June 5 - 20th
- Daily | June 25 - August 17th
- 5x weekly | August 20th - September 20th

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Denver, CO | DEN

United Airlines flies nonstop daily from DEN to SUN year-round.
New additional daily flight May 21st - October 24th

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Winter Nonstop Flights

The Sun Valley Friedman Memorial Airport has nonstop flights from 8 major cities for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Snow is what winter in Sun Valley is all about, and we love getting lots of it. And the great news is that with recent technology improvements the reliability of winter flights at SUN is now 95%!

Since winter flight reliability has been drastically improved there is no longer a winter diversion busing program. However, occasionally, extreme winter weather may affect flights into and out of SUN.

If you are traveling by air to/from SUN this winter, please take these steps to keep informed and updated on your flight status, and plan accordingly.

WINTER 2026 - 2027 FLIGHT SCHEDULE

San Francisco, CA | SFO

United Airlines flies nonstop from SFO to SUN for the winter season.
- 1-2x Daily | December 11th - April 5th
Nearby airports to consider: SFO (nonstop to SUN*)
- Oakland - 30min drive
- San Jose - 1hr drive

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Los Angeles, CA | LAX

United Airlines and Delta fly nonstop from LAX to SUN
- 1x Daily | December 3rd - 8th & 11th - 17th (United)
- 1-2x Daily | December 18th - April 5^th (United)
- 1x weekly (Sat) December 20-March 28 (Delta)
Nearby airports with service to nearby destinations
- Hollywood Burbank - 30min drive
- Long Beach - 30min drive
- John Wayne - 1hr drive

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Seattle, WA | SEA

Alaska Airlines and Delta fly nonstop from SEA to SUN
- 2x weekly November 2nd – December 14th (Alaska)
- 1-2x Daily | December 18th - April 26th (Alaska)
- Daily December 20th – January 5th (Delta)
- 3x weekly February 13th - March 29th (Delta)

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Salt Lake City, UT | SLC

Delta flies nonstop 3 times daily from SLC to SUN year round.
- 3x Daily | Year-Round
- 4x Daily | December 20th - January 5th

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Denver, CO | DEN

United flies nonstop 1 time daily from DEN to SUN year round.
- 1x Daily | Year-Round
- 2x Daily | December 10th - April 5th

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Chicago, IL | ORD

United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from ORD to SUN for most of the winter season.
- 1x Daily | December 18th - April 5th (United
- 1x Daily December 18^th April 6^th (American)

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Phoenix, AZ | PHX

American Airlines flies nonstop daily from PHX to SUN during most of the winter season.
- 1x Daily | December 18th - April 6th (except January 6th - February 11th)
- 5 Days-A-Week | January 6th - February 11th

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San Diego, CA | SAN

Alaska Airlines flies nonstop 3x per week from SAN to SUN most of the winter season.
- 3x Weekly | December 19th - March 31st

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Driving to Sun Valley

Traveling to Sun Valley by car is popular amongst visitors and residents alike due to the typically friendly road conditions and relative ease of navigating. Flying in to Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls and even Salt Lake City are great alternatives to flying directly in the Sun Valley.

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Drive from Boise

Fly directly into Boise (BOI), roughly 150 miles southwest of Sun Valley and make the scenic 2 hour & 45 min drive up to the area.
Daily shuttles from Boise to Sun Valley are available on the Salt Lake Express via a transfer in Twin Falls.

Boise to Sun Valley Directions

Drive from Twin Falls

Fly into Twin Falls Airport (TWF), 90 miles south of Sun Valley, and cruise the hour and a half drive up.
Take the Salt Lake Express Shuttle from Twin Falls to Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley

Twin Falls to Sun Valley directions

Drive from Idaho Falls

Fly into Idaho Falls (IDA), 150 miles east of Sun Valley and coast 2 and a half hour drive with a portion of your trip through the lava fields of Crater's of the Moon National Park.

Idaho Falls to Sun Valley directions

Road Tripping Stories

Sun Valley, Idaho makes for an incredible basecamp to venture outward from via car. Explore the surround waterways, mountain ranges and hidden treasures erupting from every direction you turn. Below are a couple of stories to inspire your next day or overnight road trip.

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Top 5 Day Trips out of Sun Valley

Hit the road with these top summer day trips with our five favorite drive-to destinations from Sun Valley.

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Private & Chartered Flights

Atlantic Aviation SUN provides a variety of services including refueling and all aircraft ground services along with crew and rental cars, lodging reservations, a public notary, 24-hour surveillance and security, and on-site aircraft maintenance.

Air Sun Valley

With home bases in San Francisco, California and Sun Valley, Idaho, their pilots are experts in the unique mission profiles for the Rockies and the Western United States. Air Sun Valley flies the Pilatus PC-12 exclusively, so each time you book, you know exactly what to expect. Whether you’re traveling for business or family adventure, we will get you to your destination quickly, safely and cost effectively in the comfort of the luxurious Pilatus PC-12.

Air Sun Valley

Jackson Jet Center

Jackson Jet Center is a premiere fixed base operator (FBO) with a state-of-the-art facility located in Boise, Idaho that flies across the country. Their line up includes four twin engine aircraft including jet, light jet, turboprop and a single engine Pilatus.

Jackson Jet Center

Travel Tips: Weather Diversions

There's no denying that weather can be a factor when flying in to the Sun Valley airport in the winter. While we rejoice at these opportunities for snow on the ski hills, it can delay your Sun Valley travel plans.

Given the success of the recently implemented next generation instrument approach into Friedman Memorial Airport, inter diversion busing program will no longer be used for the Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines flights at SUN. The new approach has saved 180 flights since implementation.

If a carrier cannot complete a flight to SUN due to bad weather, the carrier will delay the departure of the flight or, if an aircraft is already in flight, divert to a nearby airport and wait until conditions improve, or the flight may be cancelled. In certain cases, carriers will add extra flights to re-accommodate passengers when conditions improve.

Getting Around Sun Valley

Once you have made it to Sun Valley, getting around is easy. From free local buses and bike-friendly routes to walkable downtowns and convenient transportation options the Wood River Valley is simple, scenic, and stress-free. Learn how to move between Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue, and beyond with ease.

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Mountain Rides

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Serving Ketchum, Sun Valley and Hailey with multiple "Around Town" routes.

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Real-Time Schedules
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TransLoc App

Get all your bus ride information right on your phone.

Live Bus Tracking
Trip Planner
Arrival Times
Service Alerts

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Other Transport Options

Additional ways to get around Sun Valley when you need them.

Rental Cars
Uber & Lyft
Taxi Services

Getting Around

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Getting To Sun Valley Frequently Asked Questions

Sun Valley is a remote mountain town, but it’s easier to get to by vehicle than you might think. It’s only a short drive from some of the state’s largest cities. Twin Falls, Idaho, is about one and a half hours south of Sun Valley Resort by car. Twin Falls is often called the “Gateway to Snake River Canyon” and features a bevy of natural sights, museums, parks, lakes and cultural points of interest.

Sun Valley is accessible by car from Idaho’s largest cities. From Twin Falls, it’s about a 1.5-hour drive north to the resort on State Highway 75. From Boise, it’s about 2.5 hours via Interstate 84 East and U.S. Highway 20. From Boise, you can also take Idaho 21 North to State Highway 75 South for a more northern route. From Idaho Falls in the eastern part of the state, it’s about 150 miles to the resort if you take U.S. Highway 20 to U.S. Highway 26.

You can get to Sun Valley directly a couple of different ways. From Denver, United flies nonstop to Sun Valley every day during ski season. From San Francisco, United Airlines has nonstop flights to Sun Valley on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during ski season. United also has nonstops from Los Angeles daily during the holidays and less frequently the rest of the season. United offers nonstops from Chicago during the winter as well. All winter, you can get from Seattle to Sun Valley through a direct flight from Alaska Airlines, while Delta provides nonstop service from Salt Lake City daily.

Getting to Sun Valley from the Windy City is a breeze. United Airlines currently services Sun Valley’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) during the ski season. Catch a flight from Chicago’s O'Hare Airport (ORD) and be on the slopes in no time. Sun Valley’s airport is only about 12 miles from the ski resort. Another option: Chicago’s Midway Airport has flights to Boise courtesy of Southwest Airlines.

If you’re looking to head to Sun Valley for amazing skiing and snowboarding, you can explore flights on our Getting Here page. The page is updated with current information regularly and has links to view available flights to Sun Valley from key destinations like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Denver. There is also information about Sun Valley’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) and a few tips and tricks to help you on your vacation.

Central Idaho is one of the most picturesque locations in the West, and getting off the slopes for a day or two of exploration can be just as exciting as the deep, deep powder. Idaho has a few sweet road trips and driving tours near Sun Valley that showcase the beautiful state and its many wonders. From the quaint town of Stanley and the majestic Sawtooth Mountains to key points along the historic Oregon Trail, the region is rich in history and lore.

If you’re looking to get to Sun Valley in style, a private or chartered flight is the most direct way to arrive. Atlantic Aviation SUN provides a variety of services including refueling and all aircraft ground services along with crew and rental cars, lodging reservations, a public notary, 24-hour surveillance and security, and on-site aircraft maintenance. Jackson Jet Center in Boise has four twin-engine aircraft including jet, light jet, turboprop and a single-engine Pilatus.