How many flights from Houston to Salt Lake City are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 32.1% of flights from Houston to Salt Lake City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Salt Lake City has a median duration of 3 hours and 21 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 39 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1922 kilometers.

How often do Houston to Salt Lake City flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Houston to Salt Lake City route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices can be beneficial for this particular route.

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Houston to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City

The journey from Houston to Salt Lake City covers a distance of 1922 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Salt Lake City, fares typically range from $289–$667, with a median of $387. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and about 23% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City? You'll find the most affordable options in November, with a median fare of just $119. April also presents a good value, with median fares around $195. Additionally, February offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $234.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 32.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.

How long is the flight from Houston to Salt Lake City? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 3h 21m. While direct flights are available, the median connecting journey time is approximately 6h 46m, so factor in the additional travel time if your itinerary includes layovers.

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

Regular price: $178 - $333

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City is between $178 and $333. The current lowest deal is $122 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $122

Low $178

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City is October, with a median price of $210. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $977. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $210

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $977

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Feb

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May

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Sep

Oct

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Direct flights from Houston to Salt Lake City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Salt Lake City

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$142

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$150

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$143

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$158

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$142

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$160

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$341 → $135

60%

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

$333 → $134

60%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$356 → $160

55%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$343 → $148

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City

Houston - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $210.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 21m.

Direct flights from Houston to Salt Lake City typically take 3h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is an option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City are frequent.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Salt Lake City, with competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$122

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another option for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$133

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 reaching Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$141

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal Airport is a primary secondary airport for the Wasatch Front region, with significant low-cost carrier presence.

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

💸 Flights from ~$108

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Houston to Salt Lake City is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $345. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $1179. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $355.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Salt Lake City is considered to be $289 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $387. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $667 or less.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $119. April and February also offer relatively low median prices, at $195 and $234 respectively. The annual median price for this route is typically around $387.

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Houston to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City

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

Regular price: $178 - $333

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Salt Lake City is between $178 and $333. The current lowest deal is $122 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $122

Low $178

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City

October

Cheapest

Flights from $210

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $977

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Salt Lake City

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Salt Lake City

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$142

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$150

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$143

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$158

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$142

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Salt Lake City

Houston (IAH) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$160

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$341 → $135

60%

7 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 10

$333 → $134

60%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$356 → $160

55%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$343 → $148

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Salt Lake City