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August 18 - August 21

Cheapest

SLC - San Francisco

$140

$128

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August 27 - August 30

SLC - San Francisco

$139

$135

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August 3 - August 11

Earliest

SLC - San Francisco

$127

$138

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August 11 - August 31

SLC - San Francisco

$114

$138

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August 31 - September 20

SLC - San Francisco

$116

$138

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August 31 - September 27

SLC - San Francisco

$115

$138

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August 31 - September 13

SLC - San Francisco

$121

$138

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September 13 - October 11

SLC - San Francisco

$147

$138

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September 13 - September 20

Best

SLC - San Francisco

$170

$138

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September 13 - October 4

SLC - San Francisco

$147

$138

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Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco cover a distance of 963 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $93–$388, with a median of $129. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are considered a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco? You'll find the most budget-friendly options in November, with a median fare of $115. Other economical months include September and October, both offering median fares of $116. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

A significant portion of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 60.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. For the remaining itineraries, which include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Salt Lake City to San Francisco takes approximately 4h 11m, including any connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for both direct and connecting itineraries on the route.

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

Regular price: $106 - $217

Prices for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is between $106 and $217. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 18 to Aug 21.

now $128

Low $106

High $217

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

The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is November, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $354. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $115

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $354

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Direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

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

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$303

$261

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$141

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$142

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$182

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$154

$160

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$154

$158

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 3

$284 → $150

47%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

$284 → $155

45%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

$299 → $170

43%

3 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 16

$290 → $174

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Salt Lake City - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Salt Lake City to San Francisco are above the typical level, with a median price of $129.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, with a median price of $115.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 11m

The typical flight duration from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are frequent

Direct flights are frequent on this route, making up 60.8% of all deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco appear frequently, about once per day.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~15 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$129

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$129

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a convenient alternative to SFO, especially for those using public transit.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$253

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International offers a wide variety of carriers and often fewer weather delays than SFO.

📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a reliable alternative for travelers in the northern and eastern metro areas.

📍 ~120 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for North Bay and Wine Country travelers, with faster processes.

📍 ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Cheapest

Monterey Regional is a less crowded option for travelers in the southern coastal region.

📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

San Francisco, United States

45% AI deal score

$579

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $231. Booking within 28-59 days of departure typically sees an average price of $257. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure results in a significantly higher average price of $638, indicating that last-minute bookings are considerably more expensive for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is considered to be $93 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $129. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $388 or less, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are November, September, and October, all with a median price of approximately $115 to $116. The annual median price for this route is $129. While September is listed as both a cheapest and the most expensive month, this indicates price fluctuations within the month, with overall good deals available.

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