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Cheapest deal$285
Cheapest monthOctober
Average flight duration5 hours and 27 minutes
Most popular airlineDelta

Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City

New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Salt Lake City.

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City is $285. 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.
5 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City.
WestJet, LATAM Airlines and Etihad Airways fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City.
As of August 2025, there are 240 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Salt Lake City is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Salt Lake City Airport on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 27 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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and jetBlue offer the cheapest flight tickets to Salt Lake City.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.

  • Salt Lake City is two hours behind New York and observes the UTC-6 timezone.

  • You can choose from 48 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JFK to SLC flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • JetBlue Airways offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Salt Lake City — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • JetBlue Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • With a reliable 83.14% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to SLC flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and SLC:

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is $169. A round-trip ticket right now is $285. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to SLC.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to SLC.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:

Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

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

  • SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.

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

  • It'll take around 2 hours 55 minutes to get there using public transport.

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

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Salt Lake City. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport for July if you want to go to Salt Lake City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to SLC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Salt Lake City, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Boise to check off its top sights. From Idaho State Capitol Building to Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City, Provo is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Museum of Art at Brigham Young University, BYU Museum of Palaeontology and Utah Lake State Park.

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