Flight time
4 hours 30 minutes nonstop
Distance
1,989 mi
Cheapest months
January, February, and September
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About flying from Salt Lake City to New York City
New York (JFK) is one of the highest-frequency domestic routes from Salt Lake City: Delta runs multiple daily nonstops and JetBlue adds regular capacity, with United and American filling out connecting service. Typical round-trip economy fares run $275 to $475, with flash sales into the $175 to $225 range monthly and the occasional Delta or JetBlue mistake fare below $150 RT.
Because JFK is a major hub, a deal to New York is also a deal to the entire Northeast. Utah travelers regularly use SLC → JFK alerts as a launch point for Boston, DC, Philadelphia, and Montreal.
Insider tip: JFK fares move fastest in late January, early September, and the first two weeks of November. JetBlue's monthly fare sales also reliably drop SLC → JFK into the $200s round-trip.
Airlines flying Salt Lake City to New York City
The airlines we most commonly track on the SLC → JFK route:
- Delta
- JetBlue
- United
- American
Frequently asked questions
Which New York airport is cheapest from Salt Lake City?
JFK is typically the cheapest because Delta operates a hub there. Newark (EWR) is next via United. LaGuardia (LGA) is usually the most expensive from SLC. Deal Wings tracks all three.
How long is the flight from SLC to New York?
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to JFK take about 4 hours 30 minutes eastbound and 5 hours 15 minutes westbound. EWR and LGA add about 15 minutes.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SLC to New York?
Delta Air Lines runs the most SLC → JFK nonstops. JetBlue adds daily nonstop service. United operates SLC → EWR nonstops. American typically requires a connection via DFW or PHX.
What's a great price for SLC → New York round trip?
Under $225 round-trip economy is a great deal; under $175 is insane; below $150 RT is a unicorn fare. The SLC → JFK route is one of the most discount-friendly domestic routes from Utah.
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