Cheap Flights from SLC to PHX: When to Fly from Salt Lake City to Phoenix

 

The cheapest times to fly from SLC to PHX are

• January 1st to February 25th
• May 7th to July 22nd
• October 15th to November 18th
• December 3rd to February 25th (except the weeks of December 17th and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SLC to PHX is early to mid July. Prices can be as high as $528 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $157 for Tuesday flights around early to mid July.

 

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $165 to $266 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid July with an average ticket price of $168. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $276. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $108 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $204 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SLC to PHX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SLC to PHX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SLC to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Salt Lake City. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.25, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $50 (22%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $179. Return trip prices are from the PHX to SLC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SLC to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 54 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SLC to PHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 508 miles or 818 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SLC to PHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SLC to PHX flight is about 1 hour 54 minutes.

How many flights go between Salt Lake City, UT and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from SLC to PHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SLC to PHX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 19% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 18% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for SLC about 10 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 5 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 6 minutes late
• Delta: 7 minutes late
• American: 20 minutes late
• Mesa: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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