How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Salt Lake City to Chicago in 3h 15m. Fly via Frontier, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Chicago is about 1255 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $92 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $93 and $174 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $145 one-way.

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

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 day to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago

The most flights from SLC to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $164. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $144 on average, our data indicates $1,284 when flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salt Lake City to Chicago on time: ITA Airways (100%), SWISS (92%), SkyWest Airlines (90%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

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

When flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the morning.

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

For a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago, you will be flying from 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 31 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Salt Lake City on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

$109+ Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Round-trip from	$169 (Booking.com)
One-way from	$109 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$269
Good round-trip deal	$336 or less
Good one-way deal	$221 or less

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SLC's expanded security checkpoint ensures a smoother departure. Enjoy local dining options like craft beer and tacos right after security.

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For a quick city connection, take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

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MDW's Orange Line offers a direct train to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, making city access easy.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$92	Average$219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$93	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$174	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$185	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$200	Average$470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$109+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI)

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