Are direct flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Detroit to Salt Lake City flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can often be a key factor in finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Being open to adjusting your departure or return dates by a few days may unlock better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Detroit to Salt Lake City flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional expenses can help you calculate the true total cost of your trip.

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Detroit to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City are connecting, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Salt Lake City takes about 17h 33m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries involve at least one stop.

Fares for this route typically range from $377–$916, with a median of $531. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $330. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median of $376, and October, where the median fare is $377.

The distance between Detroit and Salt Lake City is 2,378 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

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

Regular price: $199 - $405

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City is $199-$405. The current lowest deal is $131 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 31.

now $131

Low $199

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to SLC is January, with a median price of $330. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $988. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $330

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$387

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$381

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$438

$403

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$438

$372

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$261

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$308

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$417 → $158

62%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$417 → $178

57%

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

$386 → $167

57%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$413 → $242

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Detroit - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Salt Lake City are below the typical level at $131.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January, March, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 33m

Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 17h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $131 from Detroit to Salt Lake City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights between Detroit and Salt Lake City appear frequently.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

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 Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$165

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its low-cost carrier presence.

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

💸 Flights from ~$236

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From DTW

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Nov 11

Salt Lake City, United States

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$1,532

$1,052

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 16

Salt Lake City, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,704

$1,273

Save $431

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Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 31

Salt Lake City, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,307

$1,052

Save $255

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

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Oct 28

Salt Lake City, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,294

$1,052

Save $242

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Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 23

Salt Lake City, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,283

$1,052

Save $231

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Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 12

Salt Lake City, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,565

$1,139

Save $426

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Jan 12

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,088

$965

Save $123

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

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Nov 18

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,257

$1,052

Save $205

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 23

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,273

$1,052

Save $221

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

Elite

Oct 24

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,264

$1,052

Save $212

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

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Nov 11

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,225

$1,052

Save $173

United Airlines

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 08

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,239

$1,061

Save $178

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct options.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in more favorable prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week departures or arrivals can also sometimes offer better value.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options and potentially lower fares. While not always the case, expanding your search to include airports within a reasonable distance of your origin or destination might offer more choices. Remember to factor in any additional transportation costs and time if you choose a different airport.

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Detroit to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City are connecting, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Detroit to Salt Lake City takes about 17h 33m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries involve at least one stop.

The distance between Detroit and Salt Lake City is 2,378 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

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

Regular price: $199 - $405

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City is $199-$405. The current lowest deal is $131 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 31.

now $131

Low $199

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

January

Cheapest

Flights from $330

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $988

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$387

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$381

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$438

$403

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$438

$372

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$261

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Salt Lake City

Detroit (DTW) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$290

$308

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$417 → $158

62%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$417 → $178

57%

8 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 11

$386 → $167

57%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$413 → $242

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Detroit - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Salt Lake City are below the typical level at $131.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January, March, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 17h 33m

Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 17h 33m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $131 from Detroit to Salt Lake City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights between Detroit and Salt Lake City appear frequently.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

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 Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$165

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its low-cost carrier presence.

Salt Lake City, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,239

$1,061

Save $178

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

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

Detroit to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

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

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Direct flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Salt Lake City

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Detroit - Salt Lake City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 17h 33m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Deals appear frequently

Detroit 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

How can I find cheap flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

When should I book flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

Are direct flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Detroit to Salt Lake City flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Detroit to Salt Lake City flights?

Related routes

More routes from Detroit

Flights to Salt Lake City from other cities

Detroit to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

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

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Direct flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Salt Lake City

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Salt Lake City

Detroit - Salt Lake City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 17h 33m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Deals appear frequently

Detroit 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

Nov 11

Oct 16

Oct 31

Oct 28

Dec 23

Dec 12

Jan 12

Nov 18

Dec 23

Oct 24

Nov 11

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

How can I find cheap flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

When should I book flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Detroit to Salt Lake City?