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$84+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — SLC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Salt Lake City are usually found in May or January, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$167
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$497
From Columbus to Salt Lake City
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/127:43 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/185:30 amSLC - CMH
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/98:11 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop19h 18mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/112:36 pmSLC - CMH
1 stop25h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/77:50 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/102:53 pmSLC - CMH
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/127:15 amCMH - SLC
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 3/183:45 pmSLC - CMH
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/16:07 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Sun 4/65:35 pmSLC - CMH
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/20$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/173:39 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:05 amSLC - CMH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$381
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:10 amCMH - SLC
1 stop8h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/107:30 amSLC - CMH
1 stop7h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$416
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 2/276:15 pmCMH - SLC
1 stop18h 53mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/612:03 pmSLC - CMH
1 stop27h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$466

Find flights from Columbus to Salt Lake City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.

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Columbus

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Salt Lake City

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Wed 3/12

7:43 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 35m

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/18

5:30 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$167

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Wed 4/9

8:11 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop19h 18m

Salt Lake City

Fri 4/11

2:36 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop25h 08m

$223

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Fri 3/7

7:50 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop27h 01m

Salt Lake City

Mon 3/10

2:53 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$271

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Wed 3/12

7:15 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/18

3:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$348

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Tue 4/1

6:07 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Salt Lake City

Sun 4/6

5:35 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$349

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Thu 4/17

3:39 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Salt Lake City

Sun 4/20

7:05 am-2:37 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$381

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Wed 3/26

6:23 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/1

5:48 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$471

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 08m

$84

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Tue 5/20

4:15 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$177

ColumbusSalt Lake City

CMH - SLC

CMHSLC

Columbus

Tue 8/19

8:10 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$208

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

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Salt Lake City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Salt Lake City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Salt Lake City, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Columbus 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 CMH to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Columbus to Salt Lake City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Columbus to Salt Lake City

Explore weekly flight availability from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from C01 to SLC are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Columbus to Salt Lake City have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Columbus 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 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day. 6 airlines have flights to Salt Lake City from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Salt Lake City, with prices starting at $167. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $223 and $343, respectively. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus to Salt Lake City are American Airlines ($84), Southwest ($177), and Spirit Airlines ($209).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Columbus to Salt Lake City is $164. On average you can expect to pay $515. The most popular route, (Columbus - Salt Lake City), can usually be booked for $226.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Salt Lake City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Salt Lake City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Columbus 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 Columbus to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$379Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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