Salt Lake City

$53+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Salt Lake City (SLC)

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ORD — SLC
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Salt Lake City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Salt Lake City flight deals. Data was last updated July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$196
(Priceline)

One-way from

$53
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
From Illinois to Salt Lake City
One-way flight from Illinois to Salt Lake City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Salt Lake City.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Salt Lake City.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/157:20 amORD - SLC
1 stop15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/183:05 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$196
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/27:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Fri 7/42:45 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/194:48 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Sun 9/2112:32 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop8h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 9/277:50 pmORD - SLC
1 stop19h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/13:02 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:55 pmSTL - SLC
2 stops20h 50mFrontier
Wed 10/11:42 pmSLC - STL
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/117:55 amMDW - SLC
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/185:00 amSLC - MDW
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 10/43:26 pmMLI - SLC
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/117:45 amSLC - MLI
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/224:11 pmPIA - SLC
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2912:57 pmSLC - PIA
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$259
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/93:35 pmSTL - SLC
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/149:45 pmSLC - STL
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$266
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 10/16:00 amSTL - SLC
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/71:58 pmSLC - STL
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/44:28 pmSTL - SLC
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/111:51 pmSLC - STL
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/56:15 amSTL - SLC
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Tue 8/1210:35 amSLC - STL
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$322

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Salt Lake City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

7:20 am-10:19 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Salt Lake City

Sat 10/18

3:05 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$196

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Salt Lake City

Fri 8/15

2:45 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 47m

$201

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/19

4:48 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 26m

Salt Lake City

Sun 9/21

12:32 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$202

ChicagoSalt Lake City

ORD - SLC

ORDSLC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

7:50 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Salt Lake City

Wed 10/1

3:02 pm-4:46 am

1 stop12h 44m

$207

St. LouisSalt Lake City

STL - SLC

STLSLC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/27

7:55 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Salt Lake City

Wed 10/1

1:42 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 24m

$249

ChicagoSalt Lake City

MDW - SLC

MDWSLC

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

7:55 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Salt Lake City

Mon 8/18

1:25 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$257

MolineSalt Lake City

MLI - SLC

MLISLC

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/23

6:04 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/26

7:45 am-4:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$259

PeoriaSalt Lake City

PIA - SLC

PIASLC

Greater Peoria

Tue 7/22

4:11 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Salt Lake City

Tue 7/29

12:57 pm-12:12 am

1 stop10h 15m

$259

St. LouisSalt Lake City

STL - SLC

STLSLC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/9

3:35 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Salt Lake City

Sun 9/14

9:45 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 21m

$266

St. LouisSalt Lake City

STL - SLC

STLSLC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/4

4:28 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Salt Lake City

Mon 8/11

1:51 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$317

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 July 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Salt Lake City as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Salt Lake City

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 July 2, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to SLC are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Illinois 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    Salt Lake City (SLC), located 5.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Salt Lake City.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Salt Lake City are Frontier ($53), Spirit Airlines ($116), and American Airlines ($129).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Salt Lake City?

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

    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 Illinois to Salt Lake City on time: KLM (89%), American Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways (79%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Salt Lake City is generally $937, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $121. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Salt Lake City), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$67Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$148Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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