Guides
How to fly cheap from Utah
Booking strategy, mistake-fare explainers, airline-specific playbooks, and head-to-head comparisons, all written for Utah travelers and updated as the route map evolves.
Comparisons · 8 min read
Deal Wings vs Flights From Home: which is best for Utah travelers?
A head-to-head comparison of Deal Wings and Flights From Home for Salt Lake City and Provo travelers. Pricing, coverage, free-tier substance, how deals are found, and which service delivers more usable Utah deals per month.
Booking strategy · 5 min read
When is the best time to book flights from Salt Lake City?
How far ahead to book, the cheapest days to fly, and which months Utah travelers should target for cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) and Provo (PVU).
Glossary · 4 min read
What is a unicorn fare (mistake fare)? A Utah traveler's guide
Mistake fares, error fares, and unicorn fares explained: how they appear, why they're so cheap, and how to book one from Salt Lake City before it disappears.
Airport guide · 5 min read
Cheap flights from Provo Airport (PVU): airlines, destinations, and deals
What to expect flying out of Provo Municipal Airport (PVU): every airline serving PVU, where they fly, what fares typically look like, and how Provo compares to driving to SLC.
Comparisons · 6 min read
Deal Wings vs Going (Scott's Cheap Flights) vs Thrifty Traveler: which is best for Utah?
A head-to-head comparison of Deal Wings, Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights), and Thrifty Traveler for Salt Lake City and Provo travelers. Pricing, coverage, and which service surfaces the most Utah-relevant deals.
Hub guide · 6 min read
Every Delta nonstop route from Salt Lake City: the SLC hub guide
Salt Lake City International is Delta's western hub. Here's every nonstop Delta route from SLC, plus what kinds of deals each route typically produces and which destinations have the cheapest fares year-round.
How it works · 5 min read
How airlines price flights: the fare class system explained
Why two passengers on the same flight pay wildly different prices, how airline fare classes (Y, B, M, Q, X) work, and what dynamic pricing means for the Salt Lake City traveler hunting for cheap fares.
Airport guide · 5 min read
SLC vs PVU: which Utah airport should you fly from?
Salt Lake City International vs Provo Municipal: a head-to-head for Utah travelers. Routes, fares, parking, drive time, and when it actually pays to drive to SLC instead of flying PVU.
How it works · 6 min read
Hidden-city ticketing from SLC: how it works, pros, cons, and legality
Hidden-city (skiplagged) ticketing explained for Utah travelers: when it produces a cheaper flight from Salt Lake City, the real risks, what airlines actually do about it, and when Deal Wings will and won't surface a hidden-city fare.