Are there direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

Yes, direct flights are available from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 31.3% of all available flights on this route. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stops on average.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City takes approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes, covering a distance of 2006 kilometers. Flights with one stop tend to be significantly longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 34 minutes. This translates to 216 median minutes for direct flights and 634 median minutes for flights with one stop.

How much more do direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City cost?

Historically, direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City cost approximately 18% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $410, while connecting flights had a median price of $346. Direct flights have accounted for 39.9% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Chicago to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Most itineraries for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 31.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Salt Lake City takes about 3h 36m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2006 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $131. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median fare of $314, and July, where the median fare is $361.

Right now, cheap flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City typically range from $283–$495, with a median of $395. Current fares are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

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

Regular price: $208 - $326

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City is $208-$326. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 14.

now $121

Low $208

High $326

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 $556. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $131

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $556

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$574

$399

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$511

$412

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$586

$495

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$379

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$379

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$511

$399

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$586 → $402

31%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$554 → $379

32%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$574 → $399

31%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$562 → $400

29%

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Chicago - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are at $121, which is below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 36m

Direct flights to Salt Lake City typically take 3 hours and 36 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 31.3% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $121 from November 10-14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for this route are frequent, with good prices appearing often.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O'Hare International for flights to Salt Lake City, offering a good balance of price and convenience.

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

💸 Flights from ~$176

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for your departure to Salt Lake City, located closer to the city.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International is an option for flights to Salt Lake City, located further from the city.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$293

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 flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal Airport can be a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence.

📍 ~70 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

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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 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $328. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly, averaging $528. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $396.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City is considered to be $283 or less. The median price for this route has been $395. Prices can range, with 75% of deals observed being $495 or less.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $131. Other relatively inexpensive months include May, with a median price of $314. The most expensive month in the trailing 270 days was July, with a median price of $361, while the annual median price for this route is $395.

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Chicago to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

A typical journey from Chicago to Salt Lake City takes about 3h 36m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2006 km.

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

Regular price: $208 - $326

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City is $208-$326. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 10-Nov 14.

now $121

Low $208

High $326

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

November

Cheapest

Flights from $131

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $556

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$574

$399

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$511

$412

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$586

$495

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$379

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$379

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$511

$399

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$586 → $402

31%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$554 → $379

32%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$574 → $399

31%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$562 → $400

29%

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 are at $121, which is below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $131

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $131.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 36m

Direct flights to Salt Lake City typically take 3 hours and 36 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 31.3% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $121 from November 10-14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for this route are frequent, with good prices appearing often.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O'Hare International for flights to Salt Lake City, offering a good balance of price and convenience.

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

💸 Flights from ~$176

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for your departure to Salt Lake City, located closer to the city.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International is an option for flights to Salt Lake City, located further from the city.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$293

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 flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$176

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal Airport can be a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence.

📍 ~70 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Chicago to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Chicago - Salt Lake City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $131

Direct flights average 3h 36m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

Best Elite deals to Salt Lake City

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Nov 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

How early should I book Chicago to Salt Lake City flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

How long is the flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

How much more do direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City cost?

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Flights to Salt Lake City from other cities

Chicago to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Chicago - Salt Lake City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November is historically cheapest at $131

Direct flights average 3h 36m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers the best deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

Best Elite deals to Salt Lake City

Oct 19

Sep 18

Nov 12

Nov 03

Dec 14

Dec 15

Nov 07

Nov 09

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Oct 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

How early should I book Chicago to Salt Lake City flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?