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$64+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SLC
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/269:55 pmIAH - SLC
1 stop27h 12mFrontier
Wed 12/318:58 pmSLC - IAH
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$293
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:32 amIAH - SLC
1 stop21h 40mFrontier
Sun 1/48:58 pmSLC - IAH
1 stop26h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/202:42 pmIAH - SLC
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Mon 1/58:58 pmSLC - IAH
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - SLC
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Sat 1/35:39 pmSLC - IAH
1 stop15h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$313
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:48 pmIAH - SLC
2 stops41h 24mFrontier
Mon 1/55:33 pmSLC - IAH
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:28 pmIAH - SLC
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Sun 12/288:58 pmSLC - IAH
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/285:30 amHOU - SLC
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Mon 1/126:05 amSLC - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:09 pmHOU - SLC
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:19 amSLC - HOU
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/276:07 pmHOU - SLC
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:19 amSLC - HOU
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$705
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:00 pmHOU - SLC
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Fri 1/24:10 pmSLC - HOU
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$728
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:55 pmHOU - SLC
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Sun 1/45:20 pmSLC - HOU
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$733
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:05 amHOU - SLC
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/315:19 amSLC - HOU
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$739

Find flight deals from Houston to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 December 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

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Average price

$409
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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HoustonSalt Lake City

IAH - SLC

IAHSLC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/4

5:55 pm-10:31 am

1 stop17h 36m

Salt Lake City

Mon 2/9

3:40 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$303

HoustonSalt Lake City

HOU - SLC

HOUSLC

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

11:15 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/4

6:05 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$313

HoustonSalt Lake City

IAH - SLC

IAHSLC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/26

5:33 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops21h 53m

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/3

6:20 am-5:53 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$323

HoustonSalt Lake City

IAH - SLC

IAHSLC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

5:33 pm-10:20 am

1 stop17h 47m

Salt Lake City

Sun 3/1

6:20 am-6:18 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$323

HoustonSalt Lake City

HOU - SLC

HOUSLC

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/17

10:15 am-3:08 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/25

5:25 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 22m

$333

HoustonSalt Lake City

HOU - SLC

HOUSLC

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

9:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/4

2:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$333

HoustonSalt Lake City

IAH - SLC

IAHSLC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

4:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/28

1:21 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$339

HoustonSalt Lake City

HOU - SLC

HOUSLC

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/21

11:15 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/24

5:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$339

HoustonSalt Lake City

HOU - SLC

HOUSLC

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

11:15 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/7

5:50 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$339

HoustonSalt Lake City

HOU - SLC

HOUSLC

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

11:15 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Salt Lake City

Thu 2/5

2:10 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$339

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Salt Lake City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 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 Houston to Salt Lake City?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Salt Lake City (average of $65). Flying from Houston to Salt Lake City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $204). 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 HOU to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 December 21, 2025.

When flying from Houston 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Salt Lake City flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

How often are flights from Houston to Salt Lake City delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Houston and Salt Lake City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Salt Lake City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Salt Lake City flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Houston to Salt Lake City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Salt Lake City trip
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH Depart tab for current security wait times at all terminals to save time before your flight.

Read more about IAHBy Evie Carrick
SLC

Use the TRAX light rail from SLC for a quick trip downtown after landing. A shuttle connects the terminal to the station.

Read more about SLCBy Ramsey Qubein
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SLC

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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 December 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Salt Lake City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,099 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,257 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 Houston?

    Salt Lake City (SLC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Salt Lake City. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salt Lake City from Houston; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Salt Lake City airport from Houston. It is only a 5.7 mi journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Salt Lake City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Salt Lake City?

    Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Houston to Salt Lake City in just under 3h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1213 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Salt Lake City, with prices starting at $95. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $115 and $166, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $41. Users have also found prices from $59 and $134 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to Salt Lake City is generally $326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $316. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Salt Lake City), you can expect to pay $137 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Salt Lake City (average of $65). Flying from Houston to Salt Lake City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $204). 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 Houston to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$115Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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