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 options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a substantial portion of flights on this route involve connections.

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

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City has a duration of 3 hours and 36 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2006 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 10 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, especially if opting for connecting flights.

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

Historically, direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City have been approximately 18% more expensive 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. This premium reflects the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Chicago to Salt Lake City: Overview

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 31.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter at least one layover on your journey.

The typical journey time from Chicago to Salt Lake City is 3h 36m. This median duration includes all itineraries, both direct and connecting. For non-stop flights, the median travel time is also 3h 36m, while connecting flights typically take much longer, with a median of 11h 1m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City? You'll find the most affordable fares in November, with a median price of just $131. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $314, and July, with a median of $361. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City typically range from $283–$495, with a median price of $395. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

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

Regular price: $213 - $323

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 USD 213 to USD 323. The current lowest deal is USD 170 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 10.

now $170

Low $213

High $323

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

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Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$637

$390

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$636

$381

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$381

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$381

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$644

$463

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$201

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$643 → $381

41%

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$643 → $381

41%

3 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 31

$636 → $381

40%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$637 → $390

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Chicago - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Salt Lake City are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 36m

Direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City typically take 3h 36m, while connecting flights average 11h 1m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 68.7% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $170

Frontier Airlines offers a deal from Chicago to Salt Lake City for $170 from Nov 4-Nov 10.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Salt Lake City, with prices from $142.

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

💸 Flights from ~$142

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 ~$142

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 ~$166

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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, however, sees prices rise significantly to an average of $528. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $396. For optimal savings, travelers should aim to secure their tickets within the 28-59 day window.

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. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $283 threshold.

Historically, November has been 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 across the trailing quarter has typically been July, where the median price reached $361. The annual median price for this route is $395, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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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

Regular price: $213 - $323

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 USD 213 to USD 323. The current lowest deal is USD 170 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 10.

now $170

Low $213

High $323

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$637

$390

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$636

$381

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$381

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$643

$381

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$644

$463

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Salt Lake City

Chicago (ORD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$201

One-way

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

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$643 → $381

41%

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$643 → $381

41%

3 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 31

$636 → $381

40%

4 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 31

$637 → $390

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City