Statistics on Chicago-Salt Lake City flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Salt Lake City (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Salt Lake City from Chicago airport is $ 389 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 315 (in september) and $ 500 (in march), which is a saving of $ 75 or a surplus of $ 111 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $387 to $443 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Salt Lake City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Salt Lake City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 59674 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Salt Lake City from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 315, saving $ 75 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 389). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 500).
Flight Chicago-Salt Lake City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 250 | $ 363 | good price |
| February | $ 267 | $ 396 | fair price |
| March | $ 378 | $ 500 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 285 | $ 366 | good price |
| May | $ 299 | $ 375 | fair price |
| June | $ 376 | $ 433 | fair price |
| July | $ 361 | $ 433 | fair price |
| August | $ 288 | $ 376 | fair price |
| September | $ 229 | $ 315 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 215 | $ 322 | good price |
| November | $ 269 | $ 372 | fair price |
| December | $ 279 | $ 417 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City range from $55 to $829. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $56 to $111), 1% at the maximum price (from $774 to $829). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $387 to $443 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Salt Lake City flight
There are 7 companies that serve Chicago from Salt Lake City airport: Frontier Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 59674 flights analyzed in previous years, Frontier Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Chicago->Salt Lake City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Chicago-Salt Lake City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 192 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Salt Lake City flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $38.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $39. Conversely, departing from Salt Lake City on a sunday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Chicago-Salt Lake City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 06-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 318 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 07-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 151 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 10-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 269 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 14-04 to 21-04-2025 | $ 165 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 21-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 193 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 24-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 231 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 02-05 to 08-05-2025 | $ 245 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 06-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 345 | direct flight with American Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 13-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 216 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 15-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 329 | layover flight with Allegiant Air |
When to book your flight Chicago - Salt Lake City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Salt Lake City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 311 $, which is a saving of 78 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (218 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Salt Lake City flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 259 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 294) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 300 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 338), 3 to 4 months ($ 353) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 424 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 424), 3 to 4 months ($ 482) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 308 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 335), 2 to 3 months ($ 360) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 299 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 362) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 371 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 431), 2 to 3 months ($ 384) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 362 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 409), 2 to 3 months ($ 399) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 293 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 339), 2 to 3 months ($ 367), 3 to 4 months ($ 372) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 223 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 309), 2 to 3 months ($ 292) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 264 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 292), 3 to 4 months ($ 298) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 290 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 360) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 298 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 387) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Salt Lake City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Chicago to Salt Lake City: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 513 $133 to $971 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 366 $191 to $540 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 404 $235 to $482 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 443 $367 to $482 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 414 $342 to $534 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 405 $381 to $460 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 467 $361 to $502 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 481 $480 to $482 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 469 $469 to $469 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 701 $701 to $701 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may and june are cheaper to travel to Salt Lake City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!