Transport To The Sun
By Air
Sun Valley is served by Hailey's Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). It's located 14 miles from the resort and is easily accessible from the gateway cities of Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), and Salt Lake City (SLC). These cities are served by most major airlines and are met by Sun Valley’s two connecting carriers: Alaska Airlines (Horizon Air) and SkyWest (Delta Connection).
In addition, Alaska Air now offers daily direct, nonstop flights between Sun Valley and Los Angeles and Seattle, putting west coasters just a few hours away from Sun Valley.
SkyWest (Delta Connection) offers multiple times daily to and from Salt Lake City, UT to Friedman Memorial Airport.
Sun Valley Resort offers a complimentary guest resort shuttle for transportation from/to Friedman Memorial Airport and the Sun Valley Resort.
By Bus or Shuttle
Daily shuttle service between Boise Airport (BOI) and the Sun Valley Lodge via Sun Valley Express.
Pre-Season 11/23-12/16
- Boise departures: 3:30 pm
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Sun Valley departures: 8:20 am
Holiday 12/17/11 - 1/4/12
- Boise departures: 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:55pm
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Sun Valley departures: 6:20am; 8:20 am, 12:20 pm
Christmas Eve Christmas day
- Boise departures: 1:00 pm (x-mas eve) 3:30 pm (x-mas day)
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Sun Valley departures: 8:20 am (x-mas eve) 12:20 pm (x-mas day)
Winter 1/5 - 3/24/12
- Boise departures: 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm
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Sun Valley departures: 8:20 am, 12:20 pm
Shuttle Ticket Fares:
- Adult - $65 each way
- Children (under age 12) - $55
- Family and Friends Express (4 or more traveling together) - $55 each
Advance tickets may be purchased by calling Sun Valley Express at (877) 622-8267 / (208) 622-8267 or going online to www.sunvalleyexpress.com. Tickets also may be purchased on the bus at time of departure on a space available basis.
Rental Cars
For those who may wish to strike their own path, rental cars are available in the gateway cities as well as in Sun Valley.
Those wishing to drive from Salt Lake City, Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls or Pocatello can pick up an Avis Rental Car at the airport and it can be dropped off at Sun Valley Resort with no drop-off charge. For the return trip , Avis cars may be picked up at Sun Valley Resort and be returned to the airport with no drop-off charge. Avis cars can also be rented at Sun Valley Resort for day-trips.
For more information, please contact Avis directly at (208) 788-2382 or email your request to avis@sunvalley.net Cars from Avis, Hertz, and Budget may be rented and dropped off at Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho, 14 miles south of Sun Valley Resort.
Alaska Air Daily Non-Stop Schedule
Hit the slopes with Alaska Airlines for as Low as $106 each way!
Head to Sun Valley and hit the slopes at Sun Valley Resort on Alaska Airlines
with fares from $106 each way.*
Travel March 18, 2012 - March 25, 2012.
Purchase tickets by March 13, 2012.
Restrictions, taxes,
and fees apply. See site for details.
Your Sun Valley Boarding Pass Has Its Rewards
Ski Free The Day You Arrive
Trade in your Alaska Air Seattle/Sun Valley boarding pass for an afternoon of skiing or boarding – or make tracks at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. Then, enjoy a free ski/board lesson (child or adult) the following day.
Free Lessons & Demos After Arrival
Present your L.A./Sun Valley boarding pass at any of our ticket windows and get a free demo ski/board package or a free child or adult ski/board lesson the day following your arrival.
Alaska Airlines Daily Non-Stop Schedule
Offering daily non-stops from Los Angeles and Seattle to Sun Valley's Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). For additional information and flight reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska Air at 1-800-547-9308.
Skywest/Delta Connection Daily Non-Stop Flights
For additional information and flight reservations, visit www.delta.com or call 1-800-221-1212.
| Peak Summer Schedule (6/9 - 9/3/2011) | Flight | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| SLC --> SUN | 7797 | 7:51 am | 9:01 am |
| 7784 | 10:15 am | 11:30 am | |
| 7788 | 11:10 am | 12:25 pm | |
| 7790 | 1:40 pm | 2:51 pm | |
| 7774 | 3:20 pm | 4:31 pm | |
| 7794 | 5:15 pm | 6:27 pm | |
| 7796 | 9:30 pm | 10:41 pm | |
| SUN --> SLC | 7780 | 6:50 am | 7:54 am |
| 7782 | 9:23 am | 10:30 am | |
| 7785 | 12:00 pm | 1:05 pm | |
| 7789 | 1:20 pm | 2:25 pm | |
| 7791 | 3:03 pm | 4:10 pm | |
| 7793 | 5:55 pm | 7:05 pm | |
| 3695 | 7:38 pm | 8:44 pm | |
For Sun Valley Resort reservation information please call 1-800-786-8259 or email reservations@sunvalley.com.
Address
1 Sun Valley Road
Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
How to get to and get around Sun Valley
Since 1936, skiers from all over the world have been saying that Sun Valley is definitely worth the trip. The resort is easily accessed from the gateway cities of Boise (ID), Seattle (WA), Los Angeles (CA), and Salt Lake City (UT). These cities are served by most major airlines, and are met by Sun Valley's two connecting carriers, Horizon Air and Skywest Airlines. Horizon Air also flies direct non-stop flights between Sun Valley and Los Angeles, and Seattle. Shuttle and van service is available from Boise, and the Ketchum Area Rapid Transit (KART) system provides free transportation throughout the valley, once you're here.
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Driving to Sun Valley
Driving to Sun Valley Resort offers an enjoyable ride through high desert and picturesque farmland with very little traffic.
From Boise Airport:
Head east on I-84 41 miles to the second exit for Mountain Home. Turn left on Hwy. 20 (a good spot for rest or refreshments). Continue on Hwy. 20 for 84 miles to the Hwy. 75 junction. Turn left on Hwy. 75 and continue for 25 miles to Main Street in Ketchum. Turn right (east) on Sun Valley Road. The Resort is one mile ahead.
Total: 151 miles (2hrs 50mins)
From Boise in inclement weather:
Take I-84 east 87 miles to the Bliss Exit. Take Hwy. 26 toward Gooding and Shoshone, about 27 miles. Turn left on Hwy. 75 at Shoshone. Continue 54 miles to Ketchum. Turn right (east) on Sun Valley Road. The Resort is one mile ahead.
Total: 169 miles (3hrs 10mins)
From Twin Falls Airport:
Take Airport Road east. Road turns into Washington, then Shoshone Street. Continue through downtown Twin Falls to the Five-point Intersection. Turn left on Hwy. 93 (Blue Lakes Blvd.).
Continue to the Perrine Bridge which crosses the Snake River Canyon. Continue on Hwy. 93 which will turn into Hwy. 75 at Shoshone. Continue 54 miles to Ketchum. Turn right (east) on Sun Valley Road. The Resort is one mile ahead.
Total: 85 miles (2hrs)
