The cheapest times to fly from SLC to ZCL are
- January 8th to March 4th
- June 4th to June 24th
- August 6th to November 4th
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 ZCL is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $1728 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $536 for Wednesday flights around mid to late September.
When to Fly to Zacatecas
Flying from Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) to Zacatecas (ZCL) will usually cost between $608 to $911 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $616. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $981. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $365 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $676 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SLC to ZCL flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SLC to ZCL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the SLC to ZCL flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Salt Lake City. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.31, which is in the normal range for a flight.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Zacatecas, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Salt Lake City. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $105 (14%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $646. Return trip prices are from the ZCL to SLC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from SLC to ZCL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 25 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from SLC to ZCL while comparing.
- 144 miles (232 km) away from ZCL
- Usually 6.07% less expensive than ZCL
- 1-layover flights available
- 86 miles (138 km) away from ZCL
- Usually 3.03% less expensive than ZCL
- 1-layover flights available
- 120 miles (193 km) away from ZCL
- Usually 1.85% less expensive than ZCL
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking SLC to ZCL
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from SLC to ZCL — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $616
- Average savings: $60 (8.88%)
- Price for both tickets: $647
- Average savings: $30 (4.36%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from SLC to ZCL? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 1349 miles or 2171 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from SLC to ZCL?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop SLC to ZCL flight is about 3 hour 25 minutes.
How many flights go between Salt Lake City, UT and Zacatecas?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from SLC to ZCL.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | SLC |
Origination airport name | Salt Lake City International Airport |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 40.8 |
Longitude | -112 |
Return Airport
Destination code | ZCL |
Destination airport name | General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport |
City | Zacatecas |
Country | Mexico |
Latitude | 22.9 |
Longitude | -102.7 |
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