2025 Holiday Flight Deals from Salt Lake City: Cheapest Days to Fly (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)
Holiday fares spike fast—then vanish. Use the simple rules below to pay less from Salt Lake City, plus get instant alerts the moment prices drop.
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When to book in 2025 (quick rule of thumb)
- Domestic (Thanksgiving, Christmas, NYE): Aim to book 3–7 weeks out. Inside 21 days, prices get jumpy—flexibility + alerts help.
- Roundtrip vs two one-ways: If roundtrip looks pricey, price out two one-ways. Sometimes cheaper.
- Flex helps: Search ±2–3 days, early mornings, and red-eyes. Last cheap seats often sit on off-peak times.
Pro tip: Southwest isn’t fully shown on Google Flights. Check it separately. Also peek at Provo (PVU) for occasional low-cost finds.
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Thanksgiving 2025 (Thu, Nov 27)
Best outbound bets
Mon–Tue, Nov 24–25
Thu, Nov 27 (holiday)
Avoid (usually pricey)
Wed, Nov 26
Return sweet spots
Sat, Nov 29
Mon, Dec 1
Often priciest return: Sun, Nov 30
Try this combo: Tue, Nov 25 → Sat, Nov 29 (or Mon, Dec 1)
Christmas 2025 (Thu, Dec 25)
Best outbound bets
Sat–Mon, Dec 20–22
Thu, Dec 25 (holiday)
Avoid (usually pricey)
Tue–Wed, Dec 23–24
Return sweet spots
Mon–Wed, Dec 29–31
Often pricier return: Sun, Dec 28
Try this combo: Sun, Dec 21 → Tue, Dec 30
New Year’s 2025 → 2026 (New Year’s Day: Thu, Jan 1, 2026)
Best outbound bets (for NYE trips)
Mon–Wed, Dec 29–31
Return sweet spots
Thu, Jan 1 (holiday)
Sat, Jan 3
Often pricier return: Sun, Jan 4
Try this combo: Tue, Dec 30 → Sat, Jan 3
Airports & airlines to watch from SLC
- SLC (primary): Great coverage on majors + many LCCs.
- PVU (Provo): Check for low-cost/seasonal routes when you’re flexible.
- Bags/Seats math: Low-cost fares can jump after carry-on/seat fees—compare the true total.
Price-dropping tactics we use (so you don’t have to)
- Flexible date grids: We test ±3 days around your target.
- One-way combos & self-transfers: Can unlock savings; leave 3+ hours between separate tickets.
- “Shoulder” returns: Saturday or holiday-day returns (e.g., Jan 1) often beat Sunday.
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Quick SLC airport tips for holiday travel
- Arrive early: Holidays + morning banks = lines.
- Parking fills up: Reserve or plan rideshare.
- Carry-on strategy: Light, under-seat bags avoid last-minute fees.
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