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. This route covers a distance of 2934 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically have a median duration of 9 hours and 13 minutes, which is significantly longer than direct options.

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Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City have been classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and good opportunities for this route tend to occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they become available.

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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 60% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that a significant portion of travelers on this route can typically find direct flight options.

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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 4h 56m, including connections. While direct flights are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights having a median journey time of 34h 47m. This indicates that while a non-stop option is efficient at 4h 56m, travelers should account for potentially much longer travel times if their itinerary includes layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, fares typically range from $470–$943, with a median of $681. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings on this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is often in July, with a median fare of $517. Other affordable months include November, where the median fare is $552, and October, with a median fare of $579. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Most itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City connect at least once. Only 0.6% of recent fares were non-stop flights. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should expect to make at least one stop on their journey.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Salt Lake City is 2934 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not a long-distance international flight. Travelers can expect a significant amount of time in the air for this transcontinental trip.

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

Regular price: $209 - $536

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is typically between $209 and $536. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Feb 1-Feb 23.

now $151

Low $209

High $536

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 November, with a median price of $540. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $948. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $540

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $948

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

United Airlines

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$538

$476

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$333

$315

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$276

$222

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$248

$264

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Salt Lake City

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$284

$398

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$311

$302

One-way

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

15 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 23

$294 → $166

44%

22 nights

Feb 8 - Mar 2

$290 → $166

43%

19 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 27

$291 → $173

41%

22 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 23

$250 → $147

41%

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

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

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

July, November, and October are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July ($517), November ($552), and October ($579).

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights average 4h 56m

Nonstop flights typically take 4h 56m, while connecting flights average 34h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

60% of recent flights are direct

60% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City appear frequently.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$163

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is another choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a primary gateway to Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal can be a useful alternative, especially with its significant presence of low-cost carriers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$199

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Salt Lake City, United States

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Salt Lake City, United States

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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 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $760. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1173. Prices observed across the trailing quarter indicate that booking too far in advance, over 60 days out, also resulted in higher average fares of $874.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City was considered to be $470 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $681. Fares exceeding $943 were typically among the higher-priced options available. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $517. November and October also offered relatively lower median fares at $552 and $579, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $681, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $209 - $536

Prices are currently below the regular range.

now $151

Low $209

High $536

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

November

Cheapest

Flights from $540

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $948

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

United Airlines

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$538

$476

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$333

$315

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$276

$222

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$248

$264

One-way

Thu, Nov 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Salt Lake City

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$284

$398

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$311

$302

One-way

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

15 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 23

$294 → $166

44%

22 nights

Feb 8 - Mar 2

$290 → $166

43%

19 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 27

$291 → $173

41%

22 nights

Feb 1 - Feb 23

$250 → $147

41%

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

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

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

July, November, and October are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are July ($517), November ($552), and October ($579).

⏱️ Flight duration

Nonstop flights average 4h 56m

Nonstop flights typically take 4h 56m, while connecting flights average 34h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

60% of recent flights are direct

60% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City appear frequently.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$163

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is another choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$178

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a primary gateway to Salt Lake City and the surrounding Utah region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal can be a useful alternative, especially with its significant presence of low-cost carriers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$199

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Salt Lake City

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From DCA

Elite

Dec 11

Salt Lake City, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,458

$1,539

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Dec 08

Salt Lake City, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,450

$1,539

Save $911

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Mar 03

Salt Lake City, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,327

$869

Save $458

From DCA

Elite

Dec 08

Salt Lake City, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,408

$1,539

Save $869

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Dec 11

Salt Lake City, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,302

$1,539

Save $763

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAD

Elite

Jan 28

Salt Lake City, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,329

$839

Save $490

From DCA

Elite

Dec 08

Salt Lake City, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,294

$1,539

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Jan 19

Salt Lake City, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,159

$829

Save $330

From IAD

Elite

Jan 20

Salt Lake City, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,133

$839

Save $294

From DCA

Elite

Nov 26

Salt Lake City, United States

80% AI deal score

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$954

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From IAD

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Dec 12

Salt Lake City, United States

79% AI deal score

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$1,338

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From DCA

Elite

Nov 10

Salt Lake City, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,513

$1,134

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

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

Fares are below the typical level

July, November, and October are cheapest

Nonstop flights average 4h 56m

60% of recent flights are direct

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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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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

Fares are below the typical level

July, November, and October are cheapest

Nonstop flights average 4h 56m

60% of recent flights are direct

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Dec 11

Dec 08

Mar 03

Dec 08

Dec 11

Jan 28

Dec 08

Jan 19

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

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