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$79+ Cheap flights from Portland to Salt Lake City (PDX - 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SLC
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Salt Lake City are usually found in October or November, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$96
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$79
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$198

Good round-trip deal

$180 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/306:07 pmPDX - SLC
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Mon 6/27:33 pmSLC - PDX
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$96
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/301:37 pmPDX - SLC
1 stop4h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/27:33 pmSLC - PDX
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/125:40 pmPDX - SLC
1 stop24h 39mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/168:14 pmSLC - PDX
1 stop21h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/27$163
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/275:00 pmPDX - SLC
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Tue 6/310:50 pmSLC - PDX
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/27$177
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:30 amPDX - SLC
1 stop5h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/278:19 amSLC - PDX
Nonstop2h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 6/15:05 amPDX - SLC
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/612:32 pmSLC - PDX
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/126:20 amPDX - SLC
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 6/157:40 pmSLC - PDX
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$202
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/241:54 pmPDX - SLC
1 stop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/258:19 amSLC - PDX
Nonstop2h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 6/14:15 pmPDX - SLC
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/412:10 pmSLC - PDX
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$227

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Fri 5/30

6:07 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/2

7:33 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$96

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Fri 5/30

1:37 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/2

7:33 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$128

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Mon 5/12

5:40 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/16

8:14 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$163

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Tue 5/27

5:00 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/3

10:50 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$177

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Wed 5/21

8:30 am-3:09 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/27

8:19 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$187

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Sun 6/1

5:05 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 24m

Salt Lake City

Fri 6/6

12:32 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$199

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Thu 6/12

6:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/16

8:30 pm-1:05 am

1 stop5h 35m

$202

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Sat 5/24

1:54 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Salt Lake City

Sun 5/25

8:19 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$207

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Sun 6/1

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/4

12:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$227

PortlandSalt Lake City

PDX - SLC

PDXSLC

Portland

Fri 5/2

10:00 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$79

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Compare providers for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

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 Portland to Salt Lake City in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Portland-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Portland-Salt Lake City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Portland to Salt Lake City flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Portland to Salt Lake City trip
Airports
PDX

Expect security wait times up to 15 minutes off-peak, longer during rush hours. Use Express Lanes if eligible for faster processing.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
SLC

Use TRAX light rail for quick downtown access from SLC. A shuttle bus connects the terminal to the station.

Read more about SLCby Ramsey Qubein
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Salt Lake City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 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 Portland to Salt Lake City?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Portland to Salt Lake City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Salt Lake City flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Salt Lake City

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SLC are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
9,949 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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 Portland 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 airports do I use to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    If you book a flight from Portland to Salt Lake City, you will be flying from Portland to Salt Lake City. Flights to Salt Lake City (SLC) from Portland (PDX) take 1h 49m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Portland to Salt Lake City per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Portland to Salt Lake City flight route?

    The Portland to Salt Lake City flight path was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Salt Lake City, with prices starting at $96. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $181, respectively. Frontier is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $82 and $98 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salt Lake City from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (98%), Air France (97%), KLM( 93%).

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

    While on average a flight from Portland to Salt Lake City is generally $608, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Salt Lake City), you can expect to pay $134 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$141Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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