What percentage of Salt Lake City to San Diego flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 37.1% of flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego?

The direct flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego typically takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1008 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 6 hours and 46 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Salt Lake City to San Diego flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Salt Lake City to San Diego route tend to drop frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over a period of time could be beneficial for securing a better deal.

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October 8 - October 12

Cheapest

SLC - San Diego

$243

$116

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August 27 - September 11

SLC - San Diego

$268

$120

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September 8 - September 15

SLC - San Diego

$170

$125

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August 15 - August 18

Best

SLC - San Diego

$335

$129

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September 24 - September 27

SLC - San Diego

$318

$129

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August 19 - August 20

Best

SLC - San Diego

$338

$130

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August 18 - August 20

Best

SLC - San Diego

$337

$130

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August 11 - August 14

Best

Earliest

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$345

$130

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September 23 - September 28

SLC - San Diego

$317

$130

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September 9 - September 15

SLC - San Diego

$304

$130

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Salt Lake City to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego

The journey from Salt Lake City to San Diego covers a distance of 1008 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego, fares typically range from $140–$756, with a median of $285. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and about 17% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego? You'll find the most affordable prices in February, with a median fare of $90. Other economical months include November and August, both offering median fares of $95. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track these fluctuations.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 37.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego are available, you are more likely to encounter itineraries with stopovers.

A typical journey from Salt Lake City to San Diego, including connections, takes approximately 8h 21m. For those flying non-stop, the flight time is considerably shorter, at 2h 10m. This significant difference highlights the impact of connections on overall travel duration for this route.

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Regular price: $194 - $312

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego is typically between $194 and $312. The current lowest deal is $116 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 12.

now $116

Low $194

High $312

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from SLC to SAN is April, with a median price of $80. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $500. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

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Flights from $80

August

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Flights from $500

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Direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego

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Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Sat, Aug 1

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SLC - San Diego

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$355

$160

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Diego

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$339

$183

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Diego

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$356

$224

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Diego

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$166

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Diego

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$196

$142

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Diego

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$338

$199

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$337 → $148

56%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

$333 → $150

55%

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$333 → $151

55%

1 night

Aug 25 - Aug 26

$337 → $155

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Salt Lake City - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for Salt Lake City to San Diego.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $90

Historically, February, November, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

Direct flights typically take 2h 10m, while connecting flights average 8h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

About 37% of recent flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego are frequently available.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International is a convenient option for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative arrival point for your journey to San Diego.

📍 ~47 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close option, especially for travelers heading to Mexico via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car, CBX)

💸 Flights from ~$345

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is a convenient domestic alternative to San Diego, offering easier navigation and shorter security lines.

📍 ~135 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) offers unmatched global connectivity and frequent flight schedules, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~190 km from San Diego (reachable by car, shuttle)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a less congested alternative to LAX with good domestic route coverage and easier parking.

📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) provides a very efficient and stress-free terminal experience, closer for travelers from North County.

📍 ~160 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$167

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, booking flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $236. In contrast, booking 14-27 days out had a similar average price of $238. Prices can fluctuate significantly, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $598.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego is considered to be $140 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $285. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $756 or less.

Historically, February, November, and August have been among the best months to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego, with median prices around $90 to $95. The annual median price for this route is $285. While November appears twice, this indicates that it can offer both some of the lowest and highest median prices, depending on specific travel dates within the month.

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