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 opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and comparing flight durations.

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 corresponds to a median direct flight time of 121 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 7 hours and 26 minutes, or 446 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is 1012 kilometers.

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 suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to purchase tickets for this route. The frequent price fluctuations offer various chances to book at a lower cost.

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Portland to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

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

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City is often in January, with a median fare of $179. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $196. Another favorable month for finding more affordable flights is October, where the median fare is $267.

A typical journey from Portland to Salt Lake City takes about 2h 1m. This duration reflects the non-stop flight time. For itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 9h 28m, indicating a significant increase in travel duration for connecting flights.

Most itineraries from Portland to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 29.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the longer overall travel times for these routes.

The distance between Portland and Salt Lake City is 1012 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically means a flight duration of a few hours, making it suitable for quick trips.

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

Regular price: $197 - $389

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

The regular price range for this route is between $197 and $389. The current lowest deal is $221 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 26.

now $221

Low $197

High $389

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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$374

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$211

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$138

$96

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$138

$216

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$131

$216

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$239

$244

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$258 → $151

41%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$255 → $150

41%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$253 → $150

41%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$253 → $150

41%

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 at $221.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and October are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are January ($179), April ($196), and October ($267).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 1m.

Direct flights from Portland to Salt Lake City typically take 2 hours and 1 minute.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $221.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

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

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 (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$200

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Portland.

📍 ~8 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal Airport is a useful alternative, especially if you are looking for low-cost carrier options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$81

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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 window, the average price observed was $295. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw average prices rise to $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 for this route was $617. Prices observed in the trailing 90 days ranged up to $975 for higher fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $305 mark.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $179. April also offered favorable prices, with a median of $196. October was another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median price of $267. These months typically offer better value compared to the annual median price of $617 for this route.

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Portland to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

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

Regular price: $197 - $389

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

The regular price range for this route is between $197 and $389. The current lowest deal is $221 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 26.

now $221

Low $197

High $389

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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$374

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$211

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$138

$96

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$138

$216

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$131

$216

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Salt Lake City

Portland (PDX) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$239

$244

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$258 → $151

41%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$255 → $150

41%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$253 → $150

41%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$253 → $150

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City