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$75+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

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WAS — SLC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/171:00 pmDCA - SLC
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Sat 2/711:00 amSLC - DCA
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$295
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/298:00 amDCA - SLC
1 stop26h 12mFrontier
Mon 1/58:58 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/182:00 pmDCA - SLC
1 stop20h 12mFrontier
Wed 12/242:30 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop20h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$313
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:00 amDCA - SLC
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
Tue 12/239:07 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop22h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/311:57 pmIAD - SLC
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/105:30 amSLC - IAD
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$324
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:00 amDCA - SLC
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
Wed 1/213:24 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop28h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$325
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/238:50 pmBWI - SLC
1 stop14h 15mFrontier
Wed 12/3110:00 amSLC - BWI
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/311:57 pmIAD - SLC
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amSLC - IAD
2 stops14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/171:00 pmDCA - SLC
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Fri 12/197:20 amSLC - DCA
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$339
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/171:00 pmDCA - SLC
1 stop21h 12mFrontier
Fri 12/265:33 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop17h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$354
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:00 amDCA - SLC
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/18:58 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$363
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/248:00 amDCA - SLC
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Thu 1/18:58 pmSLC - DCA
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$364

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$577

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salt Lake City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salt Lake City.
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

IAD - SLC

IADSLC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

7:05 am-10:02 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/21

5:55 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$269

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

IAD - SLC

IADSLC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

7:05 am-10:02 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/13

5:55 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

$269

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

IAD - SLC

IADSLC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

12:40 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Salt Lake City

Sun 3/8

11:40 pm-5:39 am

Nonstop3h 59m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

DCA - SLC

DCASLC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/9

5:10 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Salt Lake City

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

DCA - SLC

DCASLC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

2:32 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/29

9:55 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

DCA - SLC

DCASLC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

5:12 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

DCA - SLC

DCASLC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

5:12 pm-8:12 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Salt Lake City

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

IAD - SLC

IADSLC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

7:05 am-10:02 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/21

7:45 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

IAD - SLC

IADSLC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

7:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$279

Washington, D.C.Salt Lake City

IAD - SLC

IADSLC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/3

7:05 am-10:02 am

Nonstop4h 57m

Salt Lake City

Mon 2/9

11:20 pm-9:13 am

1 stop7h 53m

$279

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

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

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City. 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 Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City (average of $99). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 WAS to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SLC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City trip
Airports
IAD

Expect long security queues at IAD, especially in the afternoon and evening. Plan extra time for check-in and security clearance.

SLC

Use the TRAX light rail for quick access to downtown SLC from the airport. It's a convenient and efficient option for travelers.

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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 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 7 airlines have flights to Salt Lake City from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City in just under 4h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1823 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 Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $149, Frontier will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $179 and $269, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Southwest flights start at $144 while deals on American Airlines start at $158 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

    Consider United Airlines (83%), Lufthansa (82%) or Aeromexico (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City is $142. On average you can expect to pay $524. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Salt Lake City), can usually be booked for $131.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City (average of $99). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$137Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$268Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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