What percentage of Portland to Salt Lake City flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 29.1% of flights from Portland to Salt Lake City were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

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

The direct flight from Portland to Salt Lake City typically takes 2 hours and 1 minute. This route covers a distance of 1012 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 26 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Salt Lake City route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more affordable fares. The pricing for this route tends to be dynamic, suggesting that monitoring prices can be beneficial for those looking for deals.

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Portland to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

Flights from Portland to Salt Lake City typically range from $305–$975, with a median fare of $617. Right now, fares to Salt Lake City are below the typical level, with only 3% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Portland to Salt Lake City.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City, January stands out with a median fare of $179. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $196. Another favorable month for travel is October, where the median fare is $267.

The typical journey from Portland to Salt Lake City takes approximately 2h 1m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1012 km.

Most itineraries from Portland to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 29.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

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

Regular price: $110 - $310

Prices for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City is between $110 and $310. The current lowest deal is $136 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now $136

Low $110

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City is January, with a median price of $246. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $797. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $246

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $797

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Salt Lake City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$522

$368

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$509

$426

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$338

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$287

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$287

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$472

$297

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 7 - Aug 8

$459 → $247

46%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$466 → $267

43%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$469 → $287

39%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$472 → $297

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City

Portland - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to Salt Lake City are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $246.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 1m

The typical direct flight from Portland to Salt Lake City takes 2h 1m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 70.9% of recent route options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Portland to Salt Lake City are frequent, appearing often.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$178

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Provo Municipal Airport is a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence and short driving distance.

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

💸 Flights from ~$101

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the best time to book flights from Portland to Salt Lake City for the cheapest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price observed was $295. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $299, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1056. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $391, and booking 60+ days out averaged $652.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to Salt Lake City was considered to be $305 or less. The median price observed for this route was $617. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $975 or less. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target fares around the $305 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $179. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $196. October, while being the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days with a median of $267, still presented options below the annual median of $617. Travelers seeking the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during these months.

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Portland to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

The typical journey from Portland to Salt Lake City takes approximately 2h 1m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1012 km.

Most itineraries from Portland to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 29.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

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

Regular price: $110 - $310

Prices for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City is between $110 and $310. The current lowest deal is $136 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now $136

Low $110

High $310

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City

January

Cheapest

Flights from $246

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $797

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Salt Lake City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$522

$368

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$509

$426

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$338

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$435

$287

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$287

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$472

$297

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 7 - Aug 8

$459 → $247

46%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$466 → $267

43%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$469 → $287

39%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$472 → $297

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City