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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City

Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Salt Lake City.

Chicago to Salt Lake City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,487
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week249

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City is R 3,237. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City.
American Airlines, United and WestJet fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City.
As of June 2025, there are 249 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Salt Lake City is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Salt Lake City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Salt Lake City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Salt Lake City.

Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Salt Lake City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Chicago.

  • Choose from 80 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Frontier Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:28.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your ORD to SLC flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • With direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Salt Lake City (and then other parts of United States) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.

  • Delta Air Lines ranks as the top on-time carrier for ORD to SLC flights, with 82.61% of services landing on schedule.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and SLC:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

    • Dane County Regional Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is R 1,487. A return ticket right now is R 3,237. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORD to SLC.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to SLC.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • 74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City

  • The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.

  • Salt Lake City International Airport to central Salt Lake City has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.

When to fly to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Salt Lake City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to SLC in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • Boise is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Salt Lake City. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise.

  • Around 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City, Provo is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Art at Brigham Young University, BYU Museum of Palaeontology and Utah Lake State Park.

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