Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Compare fares and flight options for Chicago — Salt Lake City. Prices can change; check availability when searching.

Cheapest one way flight

$128

Frontier Airlines

1 layover

12h 51m

01/06/2027

The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City departs on 01/06/2027, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $128

Cheapest round trip flight

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There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Fastest option found

3h 36m

Fastest flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City takes 3h 36m

Weekdays with direct offers

6 days

Direct offers were found on these weekdays: Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa.

Average direct flight duration

3h 41m

Earliest departure found

5:15 AM

Latest departure found

12:05 PM

Straight-line city distance

2030km

The average outbound duration among direct offers for Chicago to Salt Lake City is 3h 41m. The found offers from Chicago to Salt Lake City depart between 5:15 AM and 12:05 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between Chicago and Salt Lake City is 2030km.

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

Airfare from Chicago to Salt Lake City by month

In different months, ticket prices from Chicago to Salt Lake City vary: minimum — $142 (December 2026), maximum — $279 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $210–$210.

December 2026

Lowest price

Lowest price:

$142

April 2027

Highest price

Lowest price:

$279

Lowest price

Airlines operating on route

Compare the options found for Chicago — Salt Lake City by airline: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. This selection covers 4 carriers. The cheapest ticket found is $128.

starting at $150

starting at $359

starting at $367

starting at $128

Non-stop flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/13/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA3096

starting at $150

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA980

starting at $173

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/15/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA980

starting at $179

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

01/06/2027

Departure

Direct flight

AA668

starting at $180

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/12/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA2570

starting at $180

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

06/12/2027

Departure

Direct flight

AA2627

starting at $256

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/30/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA980

starting at $267

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

06/14/2027

Departure

Direct flight

AA3125

starting at $287

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/29/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN3038

starting at $359

Chicago — Salt Lake City

CHI — SLC

11/28/2026

Departure

Direct flight

UA5560

starting at $367

Direct flight offers from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Direct offers from Chicago to Salt Lake City were found for these airlines: American Airlines: Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa; Southwest Airlines: Su; United Airlines: Sa.

Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.

American Airlines

Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $150

Southwest Airlines

starting at $359

United Airlines

starting at $367

Chicago airports overview

Merrill C Meigs

CGX

3km

Former single-runway general aviation facility on Chicago’s lakefront adjacent to downtown, serving business and private flights until its abrupt closure in 2003.

DuPage Airport

DPA

52km

General aviation reliever near Chicago in West Chicago, Illinois, serving corporate, private and flight-training traffic with hangars, FBO services and maintenance, convenient for access to the western suburbs.

Chicago Midway International Airport

MDW

14km

Serving Chicago’s Southwest Side and downtown, it handles mainly domestic flights with a strong presence of low-cost carriers and easy connections via the 'L' Orange Line and nearby expressways.

O'Hare International Airport

ORD

26km

Major air hub serving Chicago and the Midwest, with extensive domestic and international routes, multiple terminals, and direct transit links to downtown for convenient connections.

Chicago Executive Airport

PWK

35km

General aviation reliever airport northwest of downtown Chicago, serving business, private and charter flights and offering flight training and FBO services for the northern suburbs.

Chicago Rockford International Airport

RFD

140km

Serving Rockford and northern Illinois, the airport handles domestic passenger flights and is a major cargo hub. Convenient ground links provide access to the Chicago metro and surrounding communities.

Salt Lake City airports overview

Salt Lake City International Airport

SLC

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City according to data for the last 48 hours costs $128

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for Chicago — Salt Lake City are in: December, April. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The shortest duration among the offers found for Chicago — Salt Lake City is 3 hours 36 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

Direct flight offers from Chicago to Salt Lake City were found for: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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