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Cedar City, Utah

Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County, Utah, United States. Located 250 miles (400 km) south of Salt Lake City, it is 170 miles (270 km) north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15.

Type CityPopulation 35,235

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Bryce Amphitheater.
  • Served by Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU).

History

Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County, Utah, United States. Located 250 miles (400 km) south of Salt Lake City, it is 170 miles (270 km) north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City. It is the home of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Utah Summer Games, and other events. As of the 2020 census the city had a population of 35,235, up from 28,857 in the 2010 census.

Must-see attractions

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Where to stay

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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) 1.7 mi to the centre
Cedar City, UT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Delta Air Lines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Salt Lake City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Bryce Canyon Airport (BCE) 51 mi to the centre
Bryce Canyon, UT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU) 39 mi to the centre
Panguitch, UT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Milford Municipal-Ben and Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) 52 mi to the centre
Milford, UT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Kanab Municipal Airport (KNB) 55 mi to the centre
Kanab, UT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Hamilton Fort Ranch Airport 5.4 mi to the centre
Cedar City, UT, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CDC has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Salt Lake City).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cedar City, Utah. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

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Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences