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October 20 - November 11

Cheapest

ORD - Salt Lake City

$224

$156

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October 28 - November 11

Cheapest

ORD - Salt Lake City

$238

$156

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October 20 - October 22

ORD - Salt Lake City

$258

$161

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October 20 - October 29

ORD - Salt Lake City

$245

$161

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October 28 - October 29

ORD - Salt Lake City

$262

$161

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October 21 - November 11

ORD - Salt Lake City

$224

$164

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October 21 - October 29

ORD - Salt Lake City

$247

$169

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October 21 - October 22

ORD - Salt Lake City

$257

$169

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September 23 - September 30

Best

ORD - Salt Lake City

$320

$173

Round trip

September 15 - September 30

Earliest

ORD - Salt Lake City

$277

$181

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 39.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Salt Lake City takes about 10h 27m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect on this medium-haul route.

The distance between Chicago and Salt Lake City is 2006 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time, often with layovers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City? You'll find the most favorable fares in November, with a median price of $131. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $314, followed by July at a median of $361.

Fares from Chicago to Salt Lake City typically range from $265–$483, with a median of $395. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $191 - $288

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City is between $191 and $288. The current lowest deal is $156 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Nov 11.

now $156

Low $191

High $288

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City is November, with a median price of $131. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $914. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $131

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $914

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Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$320

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$432

$301

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$293

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$285

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$411

$271

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$287

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

8 nights

Jul 21 - Jul 29

$390 → $223

43%

1 night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

$344 → $181

47%

2 nights

Jul 20 - Jul 22

$412 → $251

39%

4 nights

Jul 4 - Jul 8

$442 → $285

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Chicago - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Salt Lake City are below the typical level, with prices around $156.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 27m for connecting flights

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 39.9% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $156

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from Chicago to Salt Lake City for $156, departing October 20.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available on 16% of recent deals

Historically, 16% of recent deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City were considered good prices.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O'Hare International for flights to Salt Lake City, offering a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for your journey to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International is an alternative departure point for flights to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$281

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a convenient arrival point for trips to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$156

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

This airport is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~60 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Ogden-Hinckley (OGD)

This airport is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers in the northern Wasatch Front.

📍 ~50 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$417

Idaho Falls Regional (IDA)

This airport is a useful alternative arrival airport for travelers in Northern Utah or Southern Idaho.

📍 ~290 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$304

Jackson Hole (JAC)

This airport is a useful alternative arrival airport with good connections to major US hubs.

📍 ~370 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$319

Boise (BOI)

This airport is a useful alternative arrival airport with an extensive route network and high flight frequency.

📍 ~520 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, United States

45% AI deal score

$1,629

From ORD

Elite

Oct 22

Salt Lake City, United States

40% AI deal score

$1,903

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the best prices for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $328. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $528, while booking 7-13 days out averages $573. Planning your trip within this optimal window can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City is considered to be $265 or less. The median price for this route was $395. Approximately 75% of travelers paid $483 or less for their flights. This threshold helps travelers identify favorable deals for their journey.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $131. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $314. The most expensive month for this route is typically July, where the median price reaches $361. The annual median price for this route is $395.

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