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$94+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SLC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$94
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$151 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 May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:50 amORD - SLC
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/38:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/242:44 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Sun 5/259:45 amSLC - MDW
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$208
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/97:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop26h 32mFrontier
Sun 7/138:44 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/316:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/38:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$228
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/316:00 amORD - SLC
2 stops15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/37:33 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$312
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/318:10 pmORD - SLC
1 stop22h 32mSun Country Air
Sun 8/36:52 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop23h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/97:40 amORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Wed 7/305:59 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/30$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/298:20 amMDW - SLC
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 6/47:30 amSLC - MDW
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/211:00 pmORD - SLC
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/244:10 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/35:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/101:36 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/97:00 amORD - SLC
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 7/302:45 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/99:25 amMDW - SLC
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 7/1511:35 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/30$383

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Price

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

11:50 am-7:19 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/3

8:14 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 11m

$183

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

2:44 pm-12:06 am

1 stop10h 22m

Salt Lake City

Sun 5/25

9:45 am-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$208

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop26h 32m

Salt Lake City

Sun 7/13

8:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$220

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/3

8:14 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 41m

$228

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-8:28 pm

2 stops15h 28m

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/3

7:33 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 07m

$312

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

7:40 am-10:01 am

Nonstop3h 21m

Salt Lake City

Wed 7/30

5:59 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$333

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

8:20 am-10:50 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/4

7:30 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$333

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

1:00 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/24

4:10 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$343

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

5:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop6h 06m

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/10

1:36 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$345

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Salt Lake City

Wed 7/30

2:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$358

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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 May.
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
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.
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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 25, 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SLC are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 May 1, 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
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 20 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 $183. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $208, and Sun Country Air, from $290. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 47% 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 $94 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $103 and Sun Country Air from $148 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 $737 for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City. The cheapest flight overall is $87 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Salt Lake City) is currently priced at $147.

  • 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$63Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$186Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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