How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City has a median duration of 4 hours and 56 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 9 hours and 6 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 2972 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City flights?

Historically, flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are frequently discounted. This route is classified as one with frequent price changes, indicating that setting a price alert could be beneficial. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure more favorable fares.

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Q: How many flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.4% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City were non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

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Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City takes about 16h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, fares typically range from $397–$849, with a median of $573. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $184. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $320, and October presents a median of $349. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this route.

Most itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a multi-stop journey when flying this route.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Salt Lake City is 2934 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a longer travel time and often includes connecting flights to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $233 - $466

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is typically between $233 and $466. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now $238

Low $233

High $466

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Salt Lake City is February, with a median price of $184. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $727. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $184

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $727

Jan

Feb

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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$399

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$538

$389

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$390

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$537

$400

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$420

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Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$537

$420

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$565 → $396

30%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$413 → $247

40%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$412 → $247

40%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$406 → $248

39%

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Washington, D.C. - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $184.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is 16h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 88.6% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $238.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines to Salt Lake City was found for $238 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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 direct access to Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$242

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal (PVU) is a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence and proximity.

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

💸 Flights from ~$200

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $365. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise significantly to $645. Conversely, booking 60+ days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $538.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is considered to be $397 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $573. Fares exceeding $849 are typically among the higher-priced options for this route.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $184. January also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $320. For comparison, the annual median price for this route is $573, indicating significant potential savings when flying in these months.

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Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $233 - $466

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is typically between $233 and $466. The current lowest deal is $238 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 17.

now $238

Low $233

High $466

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

February

Cheapest

Flights from $184

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $727

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$399

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$538

$389

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$390

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$537

$400

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$534

$420

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$537

$420

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

1 night

Sep 1 - Sep 2

$565 → $396

30%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$413 → $247

40%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$412 → $247

40%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$406 → $248

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $184.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is 16h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights make up 88.6% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $238.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines to Salt Lake City was found for $238 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a good option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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 direct access to Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$242

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal (PVU) is a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence and proximity.

Salt Lake City, United States

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$1,486

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

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Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. - Salt Lake City route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $238.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Washington, D.C. 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

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How many hours is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City flights?

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Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Washington, D.C. - Salt Lake City route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 16h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $238.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Washington, D.C. 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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Nov 03

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Nov 10

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Dec 31

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

When is the best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

What's a cheap fare from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?