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$93+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SLC
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Salt Lake City are usually found in October or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Salt Lake City (SLC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$95
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/242:44 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Sat 5/317:45 amSLC - MDW
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:59 pmORD - SLC
2 stops25h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/208:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:14 pmORD - SLC
1 stop26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:21 pmORD - SLC
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Mon 5/52:57 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$280
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:05 pmORD - SLC
1 stop16h 59mSun Country Air
Thu 5/296:45 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop16h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/23$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:30 amORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 25mDelta
Tue 5/202:05 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/24$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/259:15 amMDW - SLC
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 6/37:30 amSLC - MDW
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:19 pmORD - SLC
1 stop15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/207:33 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:05 amORD - SLC
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/251:09 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:30 pmORD - SLC
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Fri 7/46:15 amSLC - ORD
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/319:00 amORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/28:50 amSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/49:20 amMDW - SLC
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Wed 6/1111:41 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/23$389

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Salt Lake City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

2:44 pm-12:06 am

1 stop10h 22m

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/31

7:45 am-8:53 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$180

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

11:50 am-7:19 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/28

8:14 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 11m

$188

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

8:14 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 19m

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/13

8:14 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 41m

$268

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

8:05 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/29

6:45 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$285

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

9:55 am-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Salt Lake City

Sat 7/26

8:05 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$323

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

1:40 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Salt Lake City

Sun 5/25

5:30 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$339

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/25

9:15 am-11:45 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/3

7:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$339

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:19 pm-10:18 am

1 stop15h 59m

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/20

8:33 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 07m

$340

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

9:00 am-11:38 am

Nonstop3h 38m

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/11

8:50 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$388

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/4

9:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/11

11:41 pm-8:41 am

1 stop8h 00m

$389

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Salt Lake City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Salt Lake City flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SLC are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salt Lake City ranges from 0.6 - 2.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salt Lake City when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salt Lake City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salt Lake City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salt Lake City. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Salt Lake City from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City, you will be flying into Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City (SLC) is just 5.7 mi from the center of the city. Salt Lake City is the only Salt Lake City airport and it handles 27 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Salt Lake City from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City round-trip from $180. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $188, and Sun Country Air, from $285. Users have found that Frontier is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $95 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $114 and Sun Country Air from $143 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City consider choosing Royal Jordanian (100%), WestJet (94%) or Delta (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    On average you can expect to pay $604 for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Salt Lake City) is currently priced at $183.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$63Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$151Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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